Rob Slater (1960-1995) was an American mountaineer known for his first ascent of the big wall route "Wyoming Sheep Ranch" on El Capitan. A tireless outdoor recreationalist, Slater built up an impressive climbing resume during his college years and later as he worked as a trader on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He died on August 13, 1995 while descending from the summit of K2. Rob started climbing early, … Wikipedia
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