Chris the Tall RIP
Married, climbing for over 30 years, mostly on peak grit, mostly in the VS-E2 range.Tall, a bit too heavy and completely lacking in upper body strength.
Can occasionally be found soloing the classics on Stanage and Burbage, but have recently gone the way of many middle-aged men and got a bit too keen on cycling.
Formerly Peak area rep on the BMC National Council.
UKC Note - Sadly Chris was killed in a snorkelling accident in the Costa Blanca in November 2018. He was a prolific and much-loved contributor to the UKC community and will be sadly missed. We are leaving this profile here in memory of Chris.
Tribute thread: /forums/ukc/sad_news_from_the_costa_blanca-695859
Best Climbing Experience
Had some brilliant trips to the Dolomites, Kalymnos and Val Di Mello in recent years. Still buzzing from a route called Self-contol in Mello - perfect slab climbing in an awesome location
Favourite Climbing-Related Discussion Topic
Climbing in sunny places abroad.
Hearing about routes which require a long reach.
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Articles by Chris the Tall
- Malta Rock Climbing ? The Comprehensive Guide Jul/2008
- Rockfax Peak NE & SE Pokketz Jul/2007
- DESTINATION GUIDE: Dolomites FAQ Jan/2005
Interests Outside Climbing
Skiing, Mountain Biking, bulls**tting about politics, volleyball, walking, tennis.
Likely to disrupt conversations with irrelevant trivia or a Half Man Half Biscuit lyric
About My Photography
I just point and shot, though not necessarily in that order. Been using a Canon Ixus for the last few years, and just bought a new one, though don't expect any dramatic improvements.
Photo Gallery
Looking down the long slab of Eterna Brigata VF, Marmolada, Dolemites
© Chris the Tall
Concrete Chimney, Gogarth
© Chris the Tall
Soloing Johnny, Marin
© Chris the Tall
Chateau at Aigle
© Chris the Tall
Sunset over Telendos
© Chris the Tall
Nick still on Formula One
© Chris the Tall
Chris the Tall running it out on Elegy (E2 5c)
© Resovoir Wallaby
Nick on Formula One
© Chris the Tall
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