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| Name: |
Julian Lines |
| Age: |
32 |
| Occupation: |
International Man of Mystery |
| Base: |
Aviemore (nomadic) |
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| Description: |
With a cool head and impeccable technique, Julian has padded his way up some of Scotland's hardest slab climbs.
His first ascents of climbs such as Seventh Veil (E7) on Beinn a' Bhuird and the link between Realm of the Senses and L'Eliser (E7) on the Shelterstone, have moved slab climbing standards forward in Scotland.
A bold, adventurous and talented climber, Julian is also very modest, preferring to keep his achievements close to his chest. He is inspired by beautiful areas, aesthetic lines, perfect rock and good ice.
Motivated by these factors, and by visiting new places, Julian has travelled extensively, living a slightly nomadic life. He has climbed in Australia, Canada, Thailand, Malaysia, Europe and the Alps. He also derives motivation from "the harmony of pushing both your own mental and physical limits".
One way that Julian does this is by soloing (new and existing routes), often in remote coires.
When I asked what his finest achievements were he mentioned one particularly committing solo - his first ascent of Fever Pitch at Gleann Einish, originally given E4 5c, but now thought to be E6 6a. With an 8 mile walk-in and all alone, he said it was a "tremendous pressure and a thrilling experience".
He doesn't get involved in ethics, saying: "I just want to enjoy climbing - although chipping is a primary sin."
A few of his first ascents include: Firestone (E7) on Hells Lum; Buddha (E7) on the Dubh Loch, and another slab test piece, Gecko (E6) on the Etive Slabs.
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| Finest Moment: |
"The most fun I have ever had climbing is deep water soloing - freedom to totally push yourself. In Scotland he fell from the crux of Shere Khan (7c+/8a) and in England he managed to "just" on-sight Window of Opportunity (7b), and solo Captain Cooks Tavern XS 6a - "absolutely brilliant". |
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