A Canvas Of Rock

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A Canvas of Rock transports the reader through two of the most influential periods in modern British rock-climbing as seen through the eyes one of the UK's well-respected rock climbers – Mark Radtke. This collection of personal experiences & friendships with climbers from the 1970s to the present day, provides a rare insight & first-hand account on some of the crucial & at times contentious episodes that paved the way to today's rock-climbing scene. We are also treated to insights of the man himself – his passion & his drive that have allowed him to challenge his limits & to pioneer many new Extreme routes." Rad shows us his own frailties – his vertigo, his occasional bursts of egocentricity – & this makes him a convincing guide. It is a great read, full of humour & drama, but at the same time it is a wise & important contribution to the ongoing debate of climbing ethics." – From the Foreword by Andy Cave Mark Radtke (Rad) is a well-known character in the UK's rock climbing scene having spent the last thirty years pitting himself against hard extreme routes around the world & adding to the rich tapestry of climbing with a plethora of first ascents of his own. He embraces climbing in all its forms, but in his debut book reveals how adventure lies at the heart & soul of the experience. " Without risk climbing simply becomes a sport." Mark has worked as a learning & development specialist for the last twenty years. He runs his own company that helps businesses & people achieve outstanding results. He is married with three daughters & lives in the Yorkshire Dales.