john arran
There's nothing better than being many pitches up a new line you don't yet know is possible, in a country whose people, creatures and customs are a constant source of fascination, wondering whether you have enough time, food, energy or talent to make the top.A little more background can be found at http://www.thefreeclimber.com/johnOverview.htm
Location
Ariège
Best Climbing Experience
There are too many to mention, but...
being not quite too scared,
being not quite too pumped,
being not quite too weak,
and being not quite too stupid
each result in memorable moments, especially when they're on routes you've invested a lot of time, money or ego in.
Favourite Climbing-Related Discussion Topic
Anything in which people don't claim they know what 'real' climbing is, or should be.
Recent Postings
Currently at number 28 in the Top 40 Posters.
Personal Webpage
http://www.thefreeclimber.com/johnOverview.htm
Articles by john arran
- Le Trog: Subterranean adventure sport climbing Sep/2015
- Islamabad Cragging Jun/2011
Logbooks Volunteer
Moderator for 2 crags, checking missing climbs added to the logbooks: Ornolac, Angel Falls
Photo Gallery
Gaz Parry on the successful FA redpoint of Naufrages Du Rhum (8b) in Madagascar
© john arran
Enjoying the Autumn sunshine on Alkaline Direct (8a+), Baychon, Ariège
© chez Arran
Gaz Parry on the successful FA redpoint of Naufrages Du Rhum (8b) in Madagascar
© john arran
One of the best single-pitch routes at Genat: Galilée (7a+/7b)
© chez Arran
Hanging out on Dame de Sabart (8a). At this grade it only crosses half of the roof!
© chez Arran
A lovely 7b+ at Roquefixade in the Ariège
© chez Arran
A great 7a+ roof problem in the charming granite boulderfield of Orlu in the Ariège
© chez Arran
John Arran enjoying midwinter sun at Genat in the Ariège
© chez Arran
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Anything Else We Should Know
I've just about convinced myself that being weak is an advantage!
Also now largely based in Ariège in the French Pyrenees, helped write the guidebook (http://www.rockfax.com/climbing-guides/books/france-ariege-2012) , and really enjoying all of the fantastic climbing here on our doorstep (some of it almost literally so!) If only there wasn't so much work to do in developing our extensive farmhouse and barns into desirable accommodation! (http://www.chezarran.com)