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Derek Hersey on Downhill Racer
© Andy Stephenson
Route: Downhill Racer (E4 6a)
Climbers: The late Derek Hersey
Date taken: 1979
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At the time of the photo we called him "Desperate Derek", although I believe he later became better known (affectionately) as "Dirty Derek". A great guy and a great loss to the climbing scene after his fatal fall in 1993.
Andy Stephenson - 10/Feb/09
Amazing photo! Love it :)
madasten - 29/Oct/12
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