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Apr 11, 2024 · James Pearson, a British trad climber, has proposed the world's first E12 grade twice: first for The Walk of Life in 2008 and now for Bon Voyage in 2023. Read his story of how he faced criticism, doubt, and redemption in the climbing world.
James Pearson is a former English footballer who played as a defender for several clubs, including Leicester City and Macclesfield Town. He was involved in a racist orgy scandal in 2015 that led to his sacking and his father's dismissal as Leicester manager.
Learn about James Pearson, a British climber who has achieved many first ascents and hard routes around the world. He is also a filmmaker, a husband and a father.
Sep 7, 2023 · Parthian Shot, as it’s called, has seen the cream of British climbers come and go over the past two decades, but its recent remarkable ascent by James Pearson deserves a closer look at the history of this route, where you must not fall.
Aug 30, 2023 · In February 2023, British climber James Pearson finally took down Bon Voyage in Annot, France. Pearson—one of the world’s leading traditional climbers—has tackled many of the world’s hardest gear routes.
1 day ago · First climbed by Jacopo Larcher, James Pearson has completed the first redpoint repeat. Gripped October 2, 2024. Trad climbing ace James Pearson has made the second ascent of Shikantaza, a run-out trad route in Valle dell’Orco, Italy. The first ascent was in 2021 by Jacopo Larcher. Read what both climbers had to say about the route below.
Aug 7, 2024 · James Pearson, a British rock climber, has made the second ascent of Echo Wall, a hard traditional climb on the north face of Ben Nevis. He faced severe difficulty, marginal protection and challenging weather conditions on the 70-metre arête route.
