Scope and Contents Leigh (1929-1991) was a historian, researcher, guidebook author, and talented photographer. He was an accomplished mountaineer and climber, spending a tremendous amount of time in the Tetons and the Andes. In this interview, Leigh directly correlates the decrease of traditional mountaineering to the raise of competitive climbing. They discuss climbing ethics of old and how they have changed with the development of the sport. Leigh discusses his publications regarding the history of...