Riccardo Cassin

Italian mountaineer (1909-2009) · Italy · On the map · Business Professionals · Died at 100

Riccardo Cassin was an Italian mountaineer, developer of mountaineering equipment and author, and an important figure in the history of rock climbing, alpine climbing and big wall climbing.

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A typical day, 30 days to 30 October 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 98 days, one point a day.

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Riccardo Cassin

The north-east face of Piz Badile. The Cassin Route ascends the right-hand side of the face.

The north face of the Grandes Jorasses. The Walker Spur is the buttress (centre left) leading to the highest summit.

Gasherbrum IV

50-cm Cassin ice hammer

Awards

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic1999

Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic1980

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Italy

Business Professionals from Italy 6

Emma Marcegaglia49.2 of 100 Antonio Campo Dall'Orto49.1 of 100

Francisco Macri49.2 of 100 Alexandra Gucci Zarini48.5 of 100

Stefano Rosso49.2 of 100

Riccardo Silva48.5 of 100