80: Jesse Dufton @KMF2025

2025-12-24

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Get in touch!Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with Climber Jesse Dufton who offers a fascinating insight into rock climbing without sight.The first blind person to climb the Old Man of Hoy, Montane sponsored athlete Jesse describes how his wife describes the rock in front of him which he then interprets with his fingers to place gear and build belays. Listen to how their unique relationship has lead to new routes and climbing all over the world.Listen ,learn and if you are able,...

Get in touch!

Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with Climber Jesse Dufton who offers a fascinating insight into rock climbing without sight.

The first blind person to climb the Old Man of Hoy, Montane sponsored athlete Jesse describes how his wife describes the rock in front of him which he then interprets with his fingers to place gear and build belays. Listen to how their unique relationship has lead to new routes and climbing all over the world.

Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal

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