Kristian: Started sport climbing in New Zealand and progressed on to trad, with routes such as Temples of Stone (18) at Paynes Ford to his credit. Since moving to the Lakes he has built up a good knowledge of trad climbs both here and elsewhere in the UK. Recent leads in the Lakes include Dedication (E1, Falcon Crag), Conclusion (E1, Shepherd's Crag) and he has also been active on the local boulders. Apart from climbing he is also into paragliding and calling everyone "dude".

Left: Christian on the Obverse Route (an unlikely looking HS) on Napes Needle.

Right: Christian on Eagles Nest Direct (MVS) on the Napes.

Both photos by Phil Rigby.