Climbers

The first Australian to climb V15

From Taylors Instagram:

For most of my life, I pretended to be happy. The truth is, I was far from it.
The journey to womanhood hasn't been easy. I've lost friends. I've lost relationships. But the hardest part has been staying true to myself.

Through it all, I've kept showing up, with honesty and heart. I'm proud of that.

I'm a mum to three beautiful kids.
I've been a professional climber, competing in world cups around the world, making finals and semi finals while representing Australia.
Established what was at the time, some of the hardest rock climbs and boulder problems in the world up to V15.
Stood on the podium at prestigious Arco Rock Master climbing comp in Italy for 3rd place. And the Bloc Master comp in Innsbruck for 2nd place.
I co-authored the Grampians bouldering guide book.
I was An elite-level cyclist. An elite CrossFitter. A Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.
A IRATA level 3 rope access technician working across England, Europe, China, the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the Caribbean. An IRATA Rope Access Instructor.
Manager of Protective Security for Westpac Bank in the corporate sector.
A personal trainer. Route setter. Nurse. Electrician. Plasterer. Pest control tech.
I've built and run my own businesses, a rope access company, a CrossFit gym, a pest control company, a clothing brand.
And now, I've launched a new rope access firm with an amazing and trusted friend! a company we're determined to grow into one of the industry's best. @skytech_projects

This life hasn't been easy. But it's been f*cking real.
And I'm still here. Still growing. Still choosing truth over comfort, every single day.

References

[1] Podcast with Niall Grimes, originally recorded in 2021 and then re-released in 2025 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NHG7EfwMMQnphpUyAIm2Z

References

[1] https://archive.org/details/joe_kinder

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2010/04/neil_nige_kershaw_-_golden_feet+local_hero-53061

Johnny Dawes:

A Midsummer Night's Dream. Incantations. Edge of Extinction. These routes sent a shiver down my spine in the 80's.

Superb, bold, thin, majestic lines. Pegs tied off, little stoppers, huge runouts.

Pete absolutely epitomised British rock climbing. [1]

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmobDLQjGuE

References

[1] Interview with Alex Megos, October 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FUiso5e6FQ

[2] Up For It On The Edge Issue 84, page 36

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZMyRxkvpY0

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqGsK9e7ppI