In reply to Rog Wilko:
Probably the best year of my life:
Jan:
- started winter climbing for the first time, weekend in Scotland
- followed by mountaineering in NZ and witnessing/filming this:
- Followed up the climbing with 11 days riding NZ on a motorbike.
- Met American girl (in NZ)
Feb:
- 10 days of ice climbing in Rjukan. Lead WI4+ on my 4th day ever ice climbing. Some of my best ever climbing experiences so far happened on this trip
March:
Epic winter hike in the Yorkshire Dales over 3 days breaking trail and combating 9 foot snow drifts and camping in -15 degrees!
April:
- Spectacular winter climbing in the Lakes!
- Broke my back falling off a climb in Swanage, my second trad day of the year!
May:
- Turned 30
June:
- Recovered from injuries to lead HVS for the first time
- 3 day summer hike over the Chilterns
July:
- First trip to the Alps, summitting the Nadelhorn in amazing conditions with a clear view across to the Matterhorn.
August:
- Outstanding 3 days in North Wales, climbing Tryfan, Dinas Mot and onsighting HVS for the first time.
September to November:
- American girl met in January comes to live with me for 3 months
- Onsighted another (grit) HVS
December:
- Off to Florida with American girl for Christmas.
Roll on 2014, you have a tough act to follow!
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