Mark Twight was born on November 2,1961 and is an American climber, writer and the founder of Gym Jones.
10 Facts About Mark Twight
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Mark Twight rose to prominence as a mountaineer in the late 1980s and early 1990s with a series of difficult, dangerous alpine climbs in various ranges around the world.
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In 1988, Twight made the first ascent of "The Reality Bath" on the White Pyramid with Randy Rackliff, which was unrepeated until january 2025.
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Mark Twight was nominated for the Piolet d'Or twice during his career, in 1993 for "Beyond Good and Evil" and 1995 for "Deprivation".
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On February 25,2017, Mark Twight received the Robert and Miriam Underhill Award from the American Alpine Club.
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Mark Twight was the founder of Gym Jones, where he trained athletes, military personnel, actors and others.
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In 2005, Mark Twight trained the cast and stunt crew for the movie 300, adhering to a philosophy that "appearance is a consequence of fitness".
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Mark Twight has become a dedicated and serious road cyclist following shoulder surgery in 2006.
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Mark Twight has competed in a wide range of races, from omniums and hill climbs to the grueling LOTOJA Classic and has written essays about cycling on his own and other websites.
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Mark Twight has lived in Salt Lake City, Utah since 2001.