Climbers

Rock climber, soloist, circus performer, BASE and rope swing jumper.

References

[1] https://www.thebmc.co.uk/legend--lucky-chance-dies-in-blue-mountains

Maddy is one of the top female climbers in the UK with a particular focus on trad and multi-pitch climbing.

References

[1] Interview with Lattice Training, May 2019 https://latticetraining.com/2019/05/03/interview-maddy-cope/

Features in Life on Hold.

References

[1] Neil's first ascents https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/ticklists/neils_new_routes-121

References

[1] Interview with Arthur Delicque for Grimper, August 2024 https://www.grimper.com/news-une-tisane-oriane

[2] The Ascent, a 2025 documentary about Oriane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL8HmtR--Fk

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