In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com:
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> First repeat of the Huber's El Nino on El Cap, freed nine out of ten pitches of Yosemite’s 'The West Face' on the Leaning Tower, climbed E9, first free ascent of the Casserato pillar on Fitzroy, Everest, he whooped the ass of Jeremy Clarkson, jumps off cliffs and things......Oh and he switched the Christmas Lights on at Kendal.
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> World-class adventure athlete by my standards and I'm a cynical bastard.
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Not cynical enough though, Mick!
Leo's definitely a world-class rockclimber when he can be bothered, but is light-years off being a seriously good allrounder, and considering his opportunities has been a total dilletante when it comes to serious mountaineering or alpinism. Surely you can see that?