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Climbing Snowdon in Winter
This photo shows two climbing pals of mine on Central Trinity gully on Snowdon on 2nd Feb 2012. Jealous? I was when I saw it. While I was stuck at my desk, no doubt writing some dull report, they were … Continue reading
Banff Mountain Film Festival, Sketchy Andy Lewis and slacklining
Great turn out at the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Stockport last night. Organisers said that nearly 900 attended, which is a record for the UK tour. Some great films, particularly the final one on an extraordinary character called ‘Sketchy … Continue reading
Posted in Climbing, Extreme Sports, Film
Tagged banff, climbing, film, sketchy andy, slacklining
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Banff Film Festival, Ueli Steck and the Eiger
On Saturday night I’ll be eagerly heading to the Stockport Plaza for the UK leg of the Banff Mountain Film Festival. There will be a pint or two beforehand, during and probably afterwards, and then a curry with my climbing … Continue reading
Posted in Climbing
Tagged adventure, banff, climb, climber, climbing, eiger, mountain, mountaineer, north face, steck
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What is this business about Feeding the Rat?
In a previous post, I named Al Alvarez’s fantastic book ‘Feeding The Rat’ as being in my top five pieces of mountain literature. It’s a smashing little book by a great writer, about the climber Mo Anthoine, and in the … Continue reading
Posted in Climbing, Uncategorized
Tagged adventure, alvarez, anthoine, books, climbing, literature, mountain, outdoor
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Top 5 Books on Climbing and Mountaineering
I started climbing in November 2010, first indoor and then progressing to a bit of outdoor (safely top roped by a friend). Funnily enough, I conquered my fear of heights pretty easily and it tends to be my 15 stone … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, climber, climbing, Everest, expedition, hiking, mountain, mountaineering, outdoor
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