Andrew Kauffman

American mountaineer

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Andrew J. Kauffman II

Born| 1920
Died| 2002
Occupation| Mountaineer
Known for| First ascent of Gasherbrum I, first ascent of Mount Proteus
Title| Vice president of the American Alpine Club

Andrew J. Kauffman II (1920–2002) was an American mountaineer who made the first ascent of Gasherbrum I on 5 July 1958 alongside Pete Schoening.[1] He also made the first ascent of Mount Proteus in 1947.[2] Kauffman also served as vice president of the American Alpine Club.[3]

## Publications[edit]

* Kauffman, Andrew J.; Putnam, William L. (1992). K2: The 1939 Tragedy. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers. ISBN 978-0-89886-323-9.

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Leading Mountain Climber Andrew J. Kauffman II". The Washington Post.
2. ^ Chic Scott (2000), Pushing the Limits, The Story of Canadian Mountaineering, Rocky Mountain Books, ISBN 0-921102-59-3, p. 267.
3. ^ "AAC Publications - Andrew John Kauffman II, 1920–2002". publications.americanalpineclub.org.

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