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Talk: Tales of an Adventure Climber, with Tony Penning
Big wall climbing on Americas most famous piece of rock, El Cap. New climbs at home, in the Alps, Morocco and Greenland.
Tony Penning-Bio
Tony started climbing over 50 years ago and would be best described as an adventure climber. Tonys climbs have included, in America- Mescalito on El Cap, The Cruise in The Black Canyon and The Finger of Fate route on The Titan. The Alps-The Brandler Hasse on The North Face of The Cima Grande, The Bonatti Pillar on The Dru, The West Face of The Blatiere as well as over 40 first ascents. Greenland-3 major first ascents including the infamous Mussel Power that took 6 days, the last 24 hours in a storm. Morocco Anti Atlas-50 first ascents.
The UK- Over 550 first ascents mainly in the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean, South East Wales, Pembroke, Devon and Cornwall.
Despite numerous injuries including a broken back and a complete shoulder replacement Tonys love of climbing hasn’t diminished returning to The Alps in 2023 and climbing 3 further first ascents.
Tony also holds The Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor award.
