Climbers

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REwy-FbZ5DQ

Sheffield-based climber and techno stalwart. Not to be confused with '80s legend Simon Nadin.

The classic problem Stuey 5 Bellies at The Schoolroom in Sheffield is named after Stuart.

The current style emerged during the global bouldering boom of the 1990s. In Japan, a turning point was Toshimichi Kusano’s 1995 article “Stone People” in 'Iwa to Yuki' (Rock and Snow) magazine issue #169. The problems introduced there were revolutionary in both style and grade, marking a new era in Japanese bouldering. Kusano also introduced the “dan” grading system that became the national standard.

References

[1] Tokio Muroi, Mizugaki Bouldering Guide 2024

A stalwart of the 1980s climbing scene in Llanberis.

https://footlesscrow.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-final-pitch.html

Remember one of his stories about soloing on slate. He used to solo listening to music on a Walkman. Can’t remember which one but he was soloing an E5 and then disaster struck - the tape ran out!. He said turning the tape over was the crux. [1]

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,30612.msg608272.html#msg608272