My first ever experience of climbing was Little Chamonix on an unusually warm November day with 2 friends. That was in 1989 and the day I got hooked on climbing. I’ve climbed regularly ever since and more frequently since moving from Suffolk to Lancashire in 2003. Trad sea cliffs & UK multi-pitch are my favourite ways to climb, although crags, bouldering, sports climbing all feature in my climbing year, each bringing me something different. Outside of the UK, the Dolomites are my favourite place for longer mountain days, although I have only managed 3 or 4 trips there (so far). Ever since moving up to Lancs, I’ve been very involved with my local club (Lancs Climbing & Caving Club), serving on their committee since 2004 in various capacities (Secretary, Treasurer, President & Newsletter Editor).