Galen Rowell (August 23, 1940 - August 11, 2002) was a noted wilderness photographer and climber. Born in Oakland, California, he became a full-time photographer in 1972.
His climbing accomplishments included:
- More than 100 first ascents in the Sierra Nevada
- First one-day ascent of Denali (on which his camera froze)
- First one-day ascent of Kilimanjaro
- First ascent of Great Trango Tower
He died with his wife Barbara and two friends in a plane crash near Bishop, California, where he had his home and studio, "Mountain Light Photography."