Staycation

Climbers
Haven
What originally attracted you to climbing?
Originally I was attracted through indoor climbing,
basically a way of introducing a bit of risk and
excitement into my life on an everyday basis. It
also allowed me to spend quailty time with friends.
How do you feel climbing benefits your mental
& physical health?
It’s a great mental test, particularly when you get
into a situation that seems severe and dangerous.
It puts everything into perspective... everyday
anxieties suddenly seem pretty trivial. Physically
it’s great for core strength, although I am very much
an amateur so not the best example of a physical
specimen. It can also have negative impacts too,
I quite often get tendinitis from climbing too much.
An interview with steven woodhouse
What do you like the most about North Devon?
I love Devon in general, but the sea cliffs, flora and
fauna all make for a magical experience and the
wildlife is probably the most important aspect for
me.
What would you say to someone who wanted
to begin climbing but didn’t knwo where to
start?
I would say 100% go with it! I began at my local
indoor climbing gym where I was surrounded by
people of all different skill levels. Climbing has
an amazing community where everyone helps
you progress. It wasn’t until I was confident in the
climbing gym, and that I had met more experienced
climbers that I ventured into outdoor climbing.
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