# Christopher Wren, Climber and Reporter

> Christopher Wren, a legendary climber and reporter, died at 89 after a career blending mountaineering and journalism.
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- Summary: Christopher Wren, a legendary climber and reporter, died at 89 after a career blending mountaineering and journalism. Christopher Wren, a climber and…
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- Author: Ryleigh Norgrove
- Published: 2026-10-26T22:12:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: christopher wren, pamir expedition, new york times, denali, soviet climbers, climbing, sports, travel
## Christopher Wren's death
Christopher Wren passed away on February 15, 2026, at age 89.
## Wren's early life
Wren began climbing at Dartmouth, where he found kinship in the outdoors.
## First ascent of Denali
Wren joined the 1962 team that first climbed Denali's Southeast Spur.
## Pamir expedition
Wren reported on Soviet climbers' deaths in the 1974 Pamirs, breaking the news for the New York Times.
## Wren's humor
Wren used caviar instead of peanut butter for the Pamirs expedition, earning teammates' disgust.
## Wren's legacy
Wren wrote songs recorded by Johnny Cash and authored books including Walking to Vermont.
## Key takeaway

Christopher Wren, a climber and reporter who died at 89, revealed Soviet climbers' deaths in the Pamirs and had a wry sense of humor.