| Title |
Oral history interview of Greg Child, conducted by Tallie Casucci (audio and transcript) |
| Creator |
Child, Greg |
| Contributor |
Casucci, Tallie |
| Description |
Greg Child (b. 1957) grew up in Sydney, Australia, and stated climbing in high school with friends. Greg discusses early climbing, equipment, and tactics in Australia. In 1977, Greg visited Yosemite to climb El Capitan and then from about 1980s onwards lived in the United States climbing in Colorado, California, Washington, and Utah. Greg recounts challenges to writing, including the internet and new work for hire contracts, and the processes and logistics for Himalayan expeditions. In late 1990s, Greg moved to Castle Valley, UT, for the dramatic landscapes and solitude. Greg recounts a few meaningful climbs, Excommunication on The Priest and a multi-pitch adventure with John Catto in Red Canyon. Greg really enjoys walking to find archeological sites in Southern Utah and served on the Friends of Cedar Mesa's board. |
| Additional Information |
Timestamps - 0:22 Youth and learning to climb; 14:11 Going to the United States to climb in Colorado and Yosemite; 21:53 Writing; challenges with the internet and work for hire changes; 29:54 Himalayan expeditions; 39:21 Death of friend, Peter Thexton, on Broad Peak, in Pakistan; 46:50 Moving to Castle Valley, UT; 50:33 Eric Bjornstad; 57:06 Developing climbs in the greater Moab area; 1:11:20 Walking in the desert and finding signs of ancient peoples; ; 1:19:24 Volunteer work with Friends of Indian Creek and Friends of Cedar Mesa, now Greater Bears Ears Partnership; 1:26:33 Mentor, Doug Scott ; 1:32:55 Southern Utah's landscapes; ; 1:39:47 Future challenges for the outdoor recreation communities |
| Date |
2022-11-08 |
| Spatial Coverage |
Moab, Grand County, Utah, United States, 38.57332, -109.54984; Castle Valley, Utah County, Utah, United States, 38.63943, -109.40901 |
| Subject |
Rock climbers; Rock climbing; Outdoor recreation industry; Outdoor recreation |
| Keyword |
Climbing gear |
| Collection Number and Name |
DA0002 Rock Climbers Oral History Project |
| Collection Name |
Rock Climbers Oral History Project |
| Holding Institution |
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah |
| Type |
Text; Sound |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
 |
| Access Rights |
I acknowledge and agree that all information I obtain as a result of accessing any oral history provided by the University of Utah's Marriott Library shall be used only for historical or scholarly or academic research purposes, and not for commercial purposes. I understand that any other use of the materials is not authorized by the University of Utah and may exceed the scope of permission granted to the University of Utah by the interviewer or interviewee. I may request permission for other uses, in writing to Special Collections at the Marriott Library, which the University of Utah may choose to grant, in its sole discretion. I agree to defend, indemnify and hold the University of Utah and its Marriott Library harmless for and against any actions or claims that relate to my improper use of materials provided by the University of Utah. |
| Note |
The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect any views, opinions, or official policy of the University of Utah or the J. Willard Marriott Library. |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6bwm469 |
| Extent |
22 pages; 1:50 |
| Genre |
oral histories (literary works); sound recordings |
| Setname |
uum_rcohp |
| ID |
2373023 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6bwm469 |
