Enjoy these photos by Ed Cooper

In 1961, Ed Cooper and Jim Baldwin completed the first ascent of the Grand Wall on the Squamish Chief. They designed and built unique equipment that was necessary for the ascent, and finished their 6 week effort while a crowd of thousands cheered them on from below. In his late 20s after the deaths of many climbing partners, Ed’s focus changed to taking pictures of mountain landscapes and adventures. Ed published 3 photography books, and also has composed thousands of brilliant images over his many years as a mountain and wildlife photographer.  The legacy of his images will be with us forever.

These photos are included on the boulder.ing website with the permission of Ed Cooper’s family.

Many of his photos are available on his website at: