Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder
Where giants dare to roam - the climbing legend Andy Parkin on literally NEVER giving up!
Andy Parkin is a giant in the world of climbing. An exemplar of the purest form of ascent and descent – and a champion of the solo expedition. A Sheffield lad through and through, Andy was able to perfect technique on the rocky peaks and cliffs the length and breadth of the British Isles before his nomadic lifestyle took him to wider horizons.
In this week’s podcast, Andy talks about the importance of Chamonix where he arrived almost 4 decades ago, and how this small mountain town became not only his base but his home. He talks about the highs and lows of climbing, particularly following an accident at the age of 29 that almost cost him his life, as well as the opportunity to ever climb again.
In the years after the accident, Andy returned to his next great love, art. Being able to draw the mountains breathed new life into a broken shell, helping to heal. His climbing and expeditions may not be as technical as they once were, but he tells me, his passion to discover new climbing lines has never been stronger.
Head to Andy Parkin www.andyparkin.com for more.
For more on the amazing athletes and sports enthusiasts featured on the podcast, head to Instagram @samincham_thepodcast and Facebook.
Andy Parkin is a giant in the world of climbing. An exemplar of the purest form of ascent and descent – and a champion of the solo expedition. A Sheffield lad through and through, Andy was able to perfect technique on the rocky peaks and cliffs the length and breadth of the British Isles before his nomadic lifestyle took him to wider horizons.
In this week’s podcast, Andy talks about the importance of Chamonix where he arrived almost 4 decades ago, and how this small mountain town became not only his base but his home. He talks about the highs and lows of climbing, particularly following an accident at the age of 29 that almost cost him his life, as well as the opportunity to ever climb again.
In the years after the accident, Andy returned to his next great love, art. Being able to draw the mountains breathed new life into a broken shell, helping to heal. His climbing and expeditions may not be as technical as they once were, but he tells me, his passion to discover new climbing lines has never been stronger.
Head to Andy Parkin www.andyparkin.com for more.
For more on the amazing athletes and sports enthusiasts featured on the podcast, head to Instagram @samincham_thepodcast and Facebook.