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20 Questions with Tim Emmett
Tim performing a "Barrel Roll" in his wingsuit.
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You seem to get around a lot; where do you want to go next?
Norway (when its not raining)! There are loads of big walls, unclimbed lines and the Norwegians are super friendly too.
Are there any climbers [or other people] that inspire you?
People with positive energy and put a lot of effort into what they are passionate about. Sam Beauget, Jerome Blanc Gras and the para-alpinist pioneers. Dean Potter and Shane McConkey are really inspirational too.
What do you think the future holds for the sport of climbing? What achievements will we see in the next couple years, 10 years … ?
I think the standard is going to go through the roof, literally. Some climbers are starting at a much younger age now and turning into mutants by the time they are 15. Tyler Landman’s a prime example and if you ask him, the future holds some seriously BIG numbers.
As someone who plays around with so many activities, is there something else you want to do?
Ski-BASE!
Will you always climb?
Hopefully!
Could you do all this without your sponsors?
NO! Mountain Hardwear mountainhardwear.com has been instrumental in developing my climbing career over the last 8 years and recently Jazz Apples jazzapples.co.uk has employed me as a stuntman enabling my accelerated learning curve for wingsuit BASE.
Thanks Tim
It’s a pleasure
Emmett on Day 3 of the Kedar Dome ascent.
Photo by Ian Parnell
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