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Pete

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Location
Romsey Hants

Best Climbing Experience
Still climbing to a reasonable standard at my time of life. But in addition :-Doing the Moon at Gogarth because it lives up to its title of 'the best route in the world'. Doing the Steger Route on Catanaccio, Dolomites Aug '03, bivvying on top and watching the sun come up over the Dolomites. Topping out on Yellow Edge on Cima Picolisima, August 2007, 38 years after retreating off it because my partner had a hangover. Long time to settle a score. Doing the Old Man of Hoy in June 2015 with Peter met through UKC 'Lifts and Partners' for the first time. Even though it knackered my foot and a whole years climbing has been trashed by an operation and being in plaster for six weeks.

Favourite Climbing-Related Discussion Topic
Like to question the 'climbing by numbers' syndrome often prevalent on here. If you want to do a route just read the guidebook and go do it. All that beta spoils the experience and is subjective anyway. Occasional failure is good for the soul and you find out about yourself.

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Interests Outside Climbing
Mountain biking, mountain walking, kayaking, photography,chess, archery, pistol and rifle shooting, writing, films, designing kid's playgrounds for a living.

About My Photography
Needs updating

Photo Gallery

Vajolet Towers from Catanaccio descent route

Vajolet Towers from Catanaccio descent route
© Pete

Andy Vaudin on Pregnant Pause, Portland

Andy Vaudin on Pregnant Pause, Portland
© Pete

Traverse pitch on Yellow Edge Aug 2007

Traverse pitch on Yellow Edge Aug 2007
© Pete

First pitch Midnight Cowboy, HVS, Baggy Point

First pitch Midnight Cowboy, HVS, Baggy Point
© Pete

Fear of Faust, Devil's Slide, Lundy

Fear of Faust, Devil's Slide, Lundy
© Pete

Looking 2,500 ft down top pitch of Steger Route, Catanaccio, Dolomites

Looking 2,500 ft down top pitch of Steger Route, Catanaccio, Dolomites
© Pete

Dolomites Aug 2005 - Tofana and Cinque Torre view

Dolomites Aug 2005 - Tofana and Cinque Torre view
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SE Face Catannacio (Rosengartenspitze), Dolomites

SE Face Catannacio (Rosengartenspitze), Dolomites
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Anything Else We Should Know
Experienced climbing coach and SPA, but don't hold that against me! I can still climb a bit. Older than most people that I climb with, but don't accept it as a limitation. 'It's only a number', not a disability, even if creaking knees and knackered tendons and joints tell me it is. Game for anything with a hint of adventure. Will always try to get one more route in so known for specialism in 'night climbing epics' Well ya gotta make the most of yer climbing day! Best onsight was some time ago and realistic best over the last few years has been E2/3 or F6b+/6c. Hopeless on indoor walls cos I can't stand thugging on overhanging cardboard!


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