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Hans GmoserHans Gmoser Hans Gmoser Mountain guide Johann Wolfgang "Hans" Gmoser, CM (July 7, 1932 – July 5, 2006) was a founder of modern mountaineering in Canada. Born in Austria in 1932, he came to Canada in 1951, and was a major driving force behind the growing popularity of climbing, skiing and guiding.[1][2] Quick facts Born, Died ... Hans Gmoser Born Johann Wolfgang Gmoser (1932-07-07)July 7, 1932 Linz, Austria Died July 5, 2006(2006-07-05) (aged 73) Canmore, Alberta, Canada Occupation mountaineer Known for Canadian Mountain Holidays Awards Order of Canada, Golden Jubilee Medal, Honour Roll of Canadian Skiing Close In the 1950s he pioneered new rock climbs, most notably Grillmair Chimneys (1952), Calgary Route (1953) - with Franz Dopf leading, and Diretissima… (Source: Wikipedia)
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