In reply to Cliff Lowther:
Hi Cliff. I hope you didn't take my previous post the wrong way. I too am from the North East, albeit it Scotland, but the county is like my home away from home. I love the climbing and I love the people.
I think the way Micky conducts himself is brilliant! And anyone I've spoken to/climbed with in the county who knows him have all said the same as you, about what a lovely guy he is, as well as being immensely humble, talented and helpful.
I was just trying to say that it's nice to here what he's upto, as he is someone at the very top of our sport and pushing standards, but is under most peoples radar's.
I understand that he doesn't need, nor want any recognition for what he has achieved, which I think is greatly admiriable, especially in a sport where media hype and coverage are playing an ever increasing role. I just think it's a shame that your average climber will have no idea who he is/what he has achieved, although he is as good/if not better than most of the people at the forefront of the sport.
However, I don't think increased media presence in climbing/bouldering is bad thing, in fact in my humble opinion, I think its great. I know many people who have either gotten into climbing, or became far more interested/keen to progress themselves having seen films of the top climbers like Micky, as this has open there eyes to what is possible within our sport.
And to further agree with you, Micky is an absolute Legend!
Cheers,
Kris.
A strong team of Brits headed out to Rocklands in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa this summer.
