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Groundhog

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Rock climbing since 1964. Caving since 1965. Alpine climbing since 1969. 3 Himalayan trips to 6000m. Skiing, piste and tour since 1983
Achieved the dizzy heights of E3 5C in the 90's but now climb at a much lower standard. Still caving and skiing. I am just happy to be still active.

Location
Greater Manchester

Best Climbing Experience

Attempt on Pt 6960 (Baintha Brakk II) in the Karakoram 1979.
Moine Ridge of Aiguille Verte 1985
Old Man of Hoy 1989
Matterhorn 2003

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Interests Outside Climbing
Skiing. Caving, Fishing, trout, coarse and sea.

About My Photography
Keen snapper but don't take it too seriously

Photo Gallery

Ama Dablam from Lobuche

Ama Dablam from Lobuche
© Groundhog

Biancograt 1990

Biancograt 1990
© Groundhog

Lucky shot on the Aiguille Verte

Lucky shot on the Aiguille Verte
© Groundhog

Summit ridge Lobuche East

Summit ridge Lobuche East
© Groundhog

Old Man of Hoy

Old Man of Hoy
© Groundhog

Gaping Gill Dihedral Route

Gaping Gill Dihedral Route
© Groundhog

Baintha Brakk II

Baintha Brakk II
© Groundhog

Phil Burke on Billy Wizz  c1975

Phil Burke on Billy Wizz c1975
© Groundhog

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Anything Else We Should Know
I hate the expression "trad". I prefer to call it real climbing!


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