Bryden Allen
28 February 1940 - 9 February 2022
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Bryden Allen climbing Toyland (25) in the Blue Mountains in 1998 at age 58 Photograph: Simon Carter |
Bryden Allen was arguably the foremost figure in postwar Australian rockclimbing, pushing the boundaries on bold new routes throughout the 1960s and 70s that today still demand the highest respect. Despite becoming paraplegic following a fall when approaching a climb at Mt Arapiles in 2000, Bryden maintained his close connection with the Sydney climbing community, often belaying from his wheelchair. One of his regular climbing partners from the early years, Keith Bell, reflects on this giant of Australian rockclimbing culture and on the extraordinary persistence and drive that Bryden refused to let interfere with his life following his accident. Read Keith's tribute to a truly eccentric and inspirational person...Bryden Allen obituary
