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Gamma Group - Climbing into your 80'sVideo

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Over the hill? The wrong side of 40? Too many birthdays? Age is often used as an excuse to slow down and pursue less adventurous activities. However, this group of climbers depicted in a video by Kamil Jutkiewicz are refusing to be defined by their age: the oldest member is 84 years-old, having climbed for over 60 years.

The 'Gamma Group' climb together regularly and show no sign of giving up the sport they love.

Read an inspiring UKC interview with 70 year-old Ivor McCourt, who climbed his first 7a on rock at the age of 70 last year: 7a at 70? Yes You Can!


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10 Feb, 2016
Truly inspiring. I'm looking forward to being there...not necessarily at Westway though!
11 Feb, 2016
As a mid 50 year old climber with some 36+ yrs climbing behind me it's great to see some of the old guard still at it... Hopefully I can emulate their enthusiasm and vigour in the coming years. (Incidentally - I still climb with my original climbing partner from when we were 16 ish .. A partnership of some 36+ yrs.) Well done to all
11 Feb, 2016
I see these fellas at the wall regularly and they have such a cool attitude and always a laugh. I want to be like them when Im old, really inspiring!
11 Feb, 2016
What a great good news story and well worth promoting as an example of people helping themselves. The social element of the climbing is great to see.
11 Feb, 2016
We have a similar group up in North Wales, they are an inspiration to me. As I hope to still be as active as they are at 80!
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