Closer to the Edge: Climbing to the Ends of the Earth

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When I started climbing, One Man's Mountains was a must-read book in the canon of mountain literature" says Rob Greenwood. He was also a sales rep for DMM and as Tim Emmett had been demoted to a slower car following his collection of speeding tickets, we travelled in the beloved Alfa. How does he assess risk and judge what level he'll take himself to be successful, and how does he balance this with teaching his own children the lessons he has learnt in some of the world's most dangerous and extreme places. We were heartily welcomed into the close-knit Stavanger climbing community and I was introduced to characters who proved influential in later years, including Sindre Bo, Rolf Bae and Robert Caspersen. Amazing story of adventure, but which also inspires to find one's own adventure, whatever that may be (climbing or otherwise).

Honing his skills as he grew, at eighteen Leo became one of the very first to free climb the mighty El Capitan in the Yosemite Valley, California widely regarded as the most impressive rock face on the planet cementing his reputation as a world class climber.Biography: Leo Houlding is a world-class mountaineer, adventurer, television presenter and popular public speaker. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. How does he assess risk and judge what level he’ll take himself to be successful, and how does he balance this with teaching his own children the lessons he has learnt in some of the world’s most dangerous and extreme places. He has since gone on to summit the world's toughest peaks and explore the most extreme places on our planet.

As we sped down the dual carriageway the imposing, recently unveiled Anthony Gormley sculpture the Angel of the North came into view.As well as climbing many routes in my trainers, I did some of their hardest bolted routes using trad gear in my climbing shoes, just to prove a point. One Man's Legacy adds much depth to Tom Patey's character and reputation, enriching our understanding of an already legendary figure in. Closer to the Edge is the story of a remarkable climber and free spirit who has been at the top of his game for over thirty years, with still more mountains to explore. One of Great Britain's finest climbers and adventurers, Leo Houlding started out climbing at ten years of age in the Lake District literally learning the ropes tackling the many historic peaks and crags in the area.

He has since gone on to summit the world’s toughest peaks and explore the most extreme places on our planet. One of Great Britain's finest climbers and adventurers, Leo Houlding started out climbing at ten years of age in the Lake District literally learning the ropes tackling the many peaks and crags the area was famous for. In September 1998, shortly after my eighteenth birthday, I made my first trip to the Yosemite Valley in California and nothing would ever look quite the same again.The books featured on this site are aimed primarily at readers aged 13 or above and therefore you must be 13 years or over to sign up to our newsletter.