Old Friends

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.

Sustainability Notes:

There is no explicit call to action about sustainability in the film, but as I always try to do, any filming at the crag was done with the mindset of leaving no trace and respecting the area. No unnecessary resources were used, and car lifts were shared.