Andrew John Kauffman II (1920–2002) was an American mountaineer who made the first ascent of Gasherbrum I on 5 July 1958 with Pete Schoening.[1] He also made the first ascent of Mount Proteus in 1947.[2] Kauffman also served as vice president of the American Alpine Club.[3]

Andrew J. Kauffman II
Born1920
Died2002
Alma materHarvard 1943
OccupationMountaineer
EmployerUnited States Department of State 1943-1973
Known forFirst ascent of Gasherbrum I, first ascent of Mount Proteus
TitleVice president of the American Alpine Club
Spouses
  • Betty Conant (divorced)
  • Daphne Ennis (estranged)

Publications

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  • Kauffman, Andrew J.; Putnam, William L. (1992). K2: The 1939 Tragedy. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers. ISBN 978-0-89886-323-9.

References

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  1. ^ "Leading Mountain Climber Andrew J. Kauffman II". The Washington Post.
  2. ^ Chic Scott (2000), Pushing the Limits, The Story of Canadian Mountaineering, Rocky Mountain Books, ISBN 0-921102-59-3, p. 267.
  3. ^ "AAC Publications - Andrew John Kauffman II, 1920–2002". publications.americanalpineclub.org.