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In the small world of British climbing, it's easy to assume that you know of everyone and their exploits, especially in your local area. A climber's achievements, projects, favourite climbing brands and even what they eat for breakfast can easily be discovered if you follow them on Facebook.

There are, however, a number of unsung heros operating below the social media radar; not only climbing cutting-edge grades but also venturing into the unknown, putting up new routes and discovering untouched rock in all corners of our tiny island. Scottish climber Tim Rankin is one such individual.

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That's the thing about Tim. He could be climbing right next to you at the crag and you wouldn't even know he was there.

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Nice interview

In reply to ASharpe:

But what if he fell and nobody heard ... ?

Plus, from what I remember, he's a very useful beta monkey.

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Great to see Tim being recognised for his efforts. He has been forging the pathway of hard climbing in the north east for all of us to follow. Years of hard work and searching definitely paid off..... As one of the many that sporadically climb with Tim jumping on his hard lines once bolted getting all the short man beta it's much appreciated. All this from a guy that rarely visits the climbing wall, youngsters take heed.

Keep it up, one day you can pass on the drill!

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This helps invoke my faith in climbers; that perseverance, exploration and motivation keeps people keen for so long. Tim - what a legend.

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Great article, not only highlighting Tim's hard work and dedication but hopefully show casing the often underated NE crags. More of this UKC!

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Great article. Got to get me to sone of those crags!

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Yep great article, more of these please UKC

In reply to UKC Articles: Funny, I've just been to Tim's Heightec to do a course today then reading UKC on the train home find this article. Nice one.