Later this year sees the release of a documentary celebrating the life and achievements of one of the finest raw talents to emerge from the British climbing scene. Andy Parkin - “A Life in Adaptation” looks at the life of the Sheffield lad who despite adversity has become one of the world's outstanding solo climbers and a widely acclaimed artist. Produced by Blue Hippo Media and Weekday Productions, the film is now being internationally recognised and sponsored by UKClimbing.com as the UK media partner.
> the life of the Sheffield lad who despite adversity has become one of the world's outstanding solo climbers and a widely acclaimed artist...
...and someone nice and patient enough to listen to my nonstop chatting for one hour in a Zermatt pub last year - an ordeal worse than any Himalayan epic!!!!
its really good to begin to hear from people their perspectives on Andy
we are really hoping this documentary will bring to life for many one of lifes true characters: ofcourse we are biased!
if you have any questions about the documentary please just ask
Sounds great and am looking forward to seeing it as he seems such an interesting and inspiring character.
On another note - can you provide any further info on the short film about Gary Hemming? Would really, really love to see that - such an enigmatic character if what I read in the Tendorini book and other places is anything to go by.
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