In reply to chummer:
Do your research chummer. Dame Kelly is involved with encouraging people to take up sport, it's good for people and PyB provide a brilliant service to the country. She's inspirational to many.
I was at Cliffhanger the other week - loads of outdoor sports represented. As I was walking round I wondered how many young people were motivated to take up climbing, mountain biking, running, orienteering, etc...because of it. I look back how I started climbing - scouts, seeing climbers - Kelly plays a similar role, PyB and many guides and instructors play an important role in getting many into our wonderful sport and a lifetime of adventure and great experiences.
Dame Kelly's blog about her climbing course:
http://www.doublegold.co.uk/latestnews
What were you saying about permission, publicity stunts, feeling sorry for her etc.... Jeez some people.
Some Brits are just far too cynical for their own good are far too quick to shout commercial, vested interest etc
Mick
Senior Editor
UKClimbing.com