This week's Friday Night Video is another from UKC user David Linnett of Bald Eagle Productions. The film features Andrew Walker who had a catastrophic motorbike accident ten years ago. David told UKC this:
"Andrew has done masses of big, serious routes over decades of climbing in the UK, Alps and further afield but unfortunately had a very serious and life-changing motorbike accident about 10 years ago. Remarkably after a few years of rehabilitation, he got back into rock climbing and this is the story of his attempt on the 3* VS super-classic Armorican at Craig Caerfai near St Davids in North Pembroke. Armorican is a superb route, indeed the crag classic and we all thought it would provide him with a seriously tough challenge but one he could possibly succeed on..."
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Fantastic video, what an inspiration loved it.
Hi Andrew if you're reading this. I once met you at the top of Chalkstorm at The Roaches and exactly a week later on the belay at the top of the hard pitch of The Cow at Gogarth. I was well into motorbikes at the time, and the only thing I remember from our conversations was that you said you'd done Sheffield to Gogarth in a ridiculous time, I'm pretty sure you said under two and a half hours. It's a lovely video. All the best mate. Simon. x
Thanks a million lee for taking the time to post your kind words. Andrew is a really inspiring guy and I'm glad you enjoyed my wee video! :-) Cheers Dave
Many thanks Wanderer for your kind comments! Craig Caerfai in North Pemby is a beautiful place to climb in a superb setting so well worth a visit for anyone who has never been or a revisit if you have! :-) Cheers Dave
Cannot help but think what an interesting film someone like you could make putting Andrew together with a certain Mr J D.
Whatever, keep 'em coming!
Chris