Elwood Razzetti
Elwood at his local outcrop of Shepherd's Crag, with his mum making sure he's tied in properly! (photo: John Brooks)
Hailing from Hesket Newmarket in Cumbria, Elwood is a keen trad climber who’s been steadily building his rack and experience over the past year and a half. Favourite routes so far include Aaros (E1) on Shepherd's Carg in the Lakes and The Green Lady (HS) Neist Point on the Isle of Skye, where the adventure and exposure cemented his love for the mountains. Alongside trad, Elwood has a major passion for winter climbing; after completing a mountaineering course at Glenmore Lodge last season, he’s eager to make the most of every cold snap, with this season marking the start of some serious route bagging. When he’s not out on crags or frozen gullies, you'll find him searching for his belay plate at the bottom of the crag.
Elwood at Neist Point on the Isle of Skye (photo: Steve Razzetti).
Elwood thrutching up the offwidth of the Green Lady Original Route (HS), Neist Point.
The descent involves some interesting ropework - best to read the guidebook before you start! (photo: Natalie Hawkrigg).
Elwood abseiling off the Inaccessible Pinnacle on the Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye -
probably the most exposed Moderate in the British Isles! (photo: Steve Razzetti).
Elwood on the Sassolungo Mountain Via Ferrata in the Italian Dolomites (photo: Steve Razzetti).
Elwood on another Via Ferrata in the Italian Dolomites. (photo: Natalie Hawkrigg).
Elwood poised on the pinnacle of the classic Troutdale Pinnacle (S), Borrowdale. (photo: Oscar Hulm ).