Brought up in South Wales by a risk adverse mother and an adrenaline fueled father that despite his best attempts, never got my sufficiently hooked to climbing throughout my teens to reap the benefits of having a young start. Rediscovered climbing whilst at University; however didn't really catch the bug in till post graduate life.
Favorite place to climb is almost certainly Pembroke, coastal Trad is where it is at and there is nowhere I enjoy climbing more. Well there is Kalymnos for when I feel like clipping bolts and not having to worry about the approaching tide. Living in Bristol so most of my outdoor climbing is in the Avon area, spending my winter in the gym and now just trying to get outside as much as I can. Work in Bath, cycle there everyday; so I guess my cardio isn't too bad either.
Interests Outside Climbing I drink far too much coffee, the said could probably be said for craft beer and I do love a good cycle. I am fairly motivated within my career, I suppose.
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