Film

Old Friends

Publisher Jon Barton revisits the climb that broke his leg 40 years ago and discusses the re-release of Extreme Rock
 
Climber at the top of a crag at stanage

About

Director

Fergus Cooke

Producer

Fergus Cooke

Running time

11 minutes

Country / Nationality

England

Join Jon Barton of Vertebrate Publishing as he returns to Old Friends (E4 6a) at Stanage — a route with a deeply personal history following an accident 40 years ago. This time, he’s back on the grit to mark the release of the new edition of the cult classic Extreme Rock, compiled by Grant Farquhar. Jon discusses the influence of the original Extreme Rock by Ken Wilson and Bernard Newman, and reflects on the legacy of one of his heroes, John Allen, whose bold routes helped shape his passion for climbing.