Obituary Godefroy Perroux

From: The Scotsman | Date: February 27, 2002| Author: ALASDAIR STEVEN | Copyright information

Godefroy Perroux, mountaineer, ice climber and authority on Ben Nevis

Born: 1957 in Isere, France Died: : 24 January, 2002, in Les Houches, France, aged 44

ALTHOUGH Godefroy Perroux had climbed the Alps since childhood, he formed a strong bond with Ben Nevis and the surrounding glens. He was a regular visitor to the Fort William area.

Perroux was recognised as one of the most imaginative and devoted practitioners of ice climbing - a sport that can be, in the best condit...

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