Watch Moon Climbing athlete David Mason battle with Mortal Immortal (8B+) aka Sean's Roof Sit Start in Blackwell Dale, Peak District.

Sanction at Dumbarton rock is defiantly the longest-term project I have ever had, despite not necessarily being the hardest. Originally climbed by Dave Macleod, it hides at the edge of the boulder field, taking a striking line up the steep roof to the left of the classic 8A Sabotage

Originally released in 1996, the Real Thing was the first ever feature length bouldering movie and was a huge influence in the popularisation of bouldering. 22 years later and it still remains a classic. Watch it online at Moon Climbing.

My first few tries were promising, but the crux move is incredibly low percentage and, over time, I began to doubt whether or not it was going to happen that day. I then started to feel a lot of pressure to do it, as I knew how difficult it would be for us to get back there...

It took me some time to finally climb my projects, but till now, I finally got them all! What blows my mind again and again, is the process and the journey with each of the amazing lines and (being 40 years old), what you can do when you really want something, when you are passionate, persistent and patient enough and when you are willing to to sacrifice some things - not chocolate though!

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Looking back to the day of Dev Squad Selection, I felt confident that I had done well.

I remember when North East climber and photographer, Mark Savage, sent me a photo of the damage done to the classic Bowden problem 'Vienna'. The damage is obviously due to it's popularity and 'Vienna' is certainly not unique in this respect.

There will be classic problems all over the country which are sadly changing for the worst. One of the causes of this damage is from

So, is it possible to raise kids, work full time and (continue to) climb well? There are many examples that it is possible, but the real question is how? 

Having children means a day-long action, regular job last for 8 hours and training also takes part of the day. Except mentioned you have to eat, sleep and do a pile of other small things that also require