U.S. rock climbing icon Royal Robbins, an early-day Yosemite adventurer who founded the outdoor clothing company bearing his name, has died after a long illness. They claimed a number of first ascents that were once deemed impossible, like El Capitan and Half Dome. Royal Robbins in 2009. Brian Ramsay / Modesto Bee Royal Robbins in 2009. In 1968, the couple founded Royal Robbins, an active lifestyle apparel company for climbers, adventurers and travelers.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 15, 2017 20:54 UTC