HIGHPOINT STAFF
HERE ARE SOME OF THE KEY HIGHPOINT STAFF YOU MAY MEET:
JOHN WHITE - founder of Highpoint and business manager. A former Lake District National Park Ranger, John has
been an active mountaineer for 35 years and has put up over 100 first ascents to E5 standard.
FAVOURITE CLIMB Luna Nascente/Kundalini - Mello, Switzerland
BEST WALK The Fiddler and Ben Mor Coigach followed by fishing on the pier at Polbain
and a pint at the Fuaran Bar
MOST FRIGHTENING MOMENT When I first started climbing, and ran out of strength at the top of a climb
called Crown of Thorns in the Llanberis Pass. I would have hit the ground as
the gear was rubbish
FAVOURITE FOOD A good Chilli and a glass of pretty much anything
HEROES Alain Robert - the building climber and the Australian fast bowler Brett Lee
RICHARD BAILEY - A really first-class instructor and established all-round mountaineer who has climbed all over
the world. Richard is known for his professional, thorough and safe instruction
FAVOURITE CLIMB
BEST WALK
MOST FRIGHTENING MOMENT
FAVOURITE FOOD
HEROES
BILL BIRKETT is a born and bred Langdalian who guides many walks for us and runs photo-walk weekends.
A leading author and photographer, Bill has climbed many new routes throughout Britain and is a well
respected mountaineer.
FAVOURITE CLIMB
BEST WALK
MOST FRIGHTENING MOMENT
FAVOURITE FOOD
HEROES
