My dad took me to cliffhanger when I was really young, and a mate took me multipitching in Araps a bunch of times during Uni while he was building up his lead miles for an outdoor ed course, but I didn't get really hooked until I was stuck in London, broke. I couldn't afford much, but a 30 pound monthly Westway gym pass was within reach so I just spent all my time there, training and meeting climbers. Eventually I met one that offered me a job in the Dolomites. Spending the better part of a year in the mountains with a group of climbers would inspire anyone. |