Johnny Waterman
John Mallon "Johnny" Waterman (1952–1981) was an American mountaineer. The son of author, outdoor advocate, and mountaineer Guy Waterman, he was notable for several important firsts in climbing, and for his disappearance during an attempted solo climb of Denali. Early life John Mallon Waterman was born in Washington, D.C. on September 17, 1952, to Guy Waterman and his first wife Emily (née Morrison). He was the second of their three sons, between William Antonio Waterman (1951–1973) and James Reed Waterman (born 1955). After the family moved to New York City, Guy introduced young Johnny to climbing on outings to New York's Shawangunks - a popular nearby climbing destination. First climbs Johnny began climbing in earnest at the age of 13, discovering the Shawangunks and other mountains with his father and brother Bill. He was noticed early on as a climbing prodigy, surpassing his father's ability and dedicating himself to the craft with fierce concentration and resolve. ...
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