Thomas Walton Patey (20 February 1932 – 25 May 1970) was a Scottish climber, mountaineer, doctor and writer. He was a leading Scottish climber of his day, particularly excelling on winter routes. He died in a climbing accident at the age of 38.

Nov 30, 2022 · A new book by Mike Dixon chronicles the brief but brilliant life of Dr Tom Patey: bard, musician, and one of Scotland’s foremost climbers and mountaineers.

Thomas Walton Patey (20 February 1932 – 25 May 1970) was a Scottish climber, mountaineer, doctor and writer. He was a leading Scottish climber of his day, particularly excelling on winter routes. He died in a climbing accident at the age of 38.

Now, a half-century later, Mike Dixon has lifted the veil—much of it anyway— on the man behind the words with Tom Patey: One Man’s Legacy. The biography is an elegant tome of nearly 500 pages, meticulously researched and beautifully presented.

One Man’s Legacy chronicles the brief but brilliant life of Dr Tom Patey: bard, musician, and one of Scotland’s foremost climbers and mountaineers. His story is one of pioneering ascents and boundless enthusiasm, and his spontaneity, carefree approach and ability to burn the candle at both ends remain legendary, several decades after his ...

May 27, 2024 · Tom Patey, the much loved Ullapool GP and veteran of the Himalayas died in a tragic accident near Loch Eriboll.

Oct 24, 2022 · Tom Patey was one of a kind. Deziree Wilson explores why his remarkable achievements made him the perfect subject for our latest biography, One Man’s Legacy. If you’re a climber based in Scotland, it’s almost impossible to avoid …

The Scottish & British, Alps, early Himalayan climbing scene starting in postwar period through early '70's. Tom Patey was apparently an extremely skilled climber (climbed with Joe Brown, Chris Bonington, Royal Robbins, and the like), besides being very funny writer.

Now, a half-century later, Mike Dixon has lifted the veil—much of it anyway— on the man behind the words with Tom Patey: One Man’s Legacy. The biography is an elegant tome of nearly 500 pages, meticulously researched and beautifully presented. Patey began climbing in the era of Tricouni-nailed boots and cutting steps on steep ice.

One Man’s Legacy chronicles the brief but brilliant life of Aberdonian Dr Tom Patey: bard, musician, and one of Scotland’s foremost climbers and mountaineers. His story is one of pioneering ascents and boundless enthusiasm, and his spontaneity, carefree approach and ability to burn the candle at both ends remain legendary, several decades ...