Tom Patey

Biography

Thomas Walton Patey was a Scottish climber, mountaineer, doctor and writer. He was a leading Scottish climber of his day, particularly excelling on winter routes. He died in a climbing accident at the age of 38. He was probably best known for his humorous songs and prose about climbing, many of which were published posthumously in the collection One Man's Mountains.

Known For

Joe: A Profile of a Mountaineer

as self

The Ascent of Rakaposhi

as self, climber

How They Climbed the Old Man of Hoy

as Self

The Old Man of Hoy

as Self

The Old Man of Hoy

as Self

The Rock Queen

as Self (related character)

Climb of Red Wall

as Self