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Andrew Earl (climber)

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Andrew Earl, or Andy Earl (born 1976), is a professional climber and coach from the north-east of England.[1] He performs in both traditional climbing and bouldering, having ascended both E9 and 8B+ (V14) graded problems in Europe. He was British bouldering champion from 2003 to 2006.[2][3] In 2004, he won the silver medal in bouldering at the European Championships in Birmingham.[4] In 2007, he won the fourth stage of the Bouldering World Cup in Réunion.[5]

NationalityBritish
Born1976 (age 49–50)
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Andrew Earl
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born1976 (age 49–50)
EducationSunderland University
Websitewww.andrewearl.co.uk
Climbing career
Traditional climbing, bouldering
Highest grade
2008
Medal record
IFSC European Championships
Silver medal – second place2007 BirminghamBouldering
Updated on 20 May 2013
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Notable ascents

Bouldering

  • Monk Life, 8B+, Northumberland. (Second ascent)[6]
  • Blood Sport, 8A, Shaftoe Crags, Northumberland. (First ascent)
  • The Bitch, 8A+, Northumberland. (First ascent)
  • Desperado, 8A+, Northumberland. (First ascent)
  • Cypher, 8B, UK.[7]
  • High Fidelity, 8B, UK.[8]
  • The Ace, 8B, UK.[7]
  • Careless Torque, 8A, UK.

Traditional climbing

  • The Dark Side, E9, Back Bowden Doors, Northumberland. (First ascent)
  • The Prow, E9, Northumberland. (First ascent)
  • The Young, E8, Northumberland. (First ascent)
  • Endless Flight Direct, E8, Northumberland. (First ascent)[9]

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