If you've ever seen John Dunne in the flesh, you'll appreciate howastonishing it is that a big, hefty-looking Yorkshireman can climbwith such consumate grace and skill.So, who better to teach you how to slink your own way up blankexpanses of rock

Yorkshire climber John Dunne, one of the world's best traditionalclimbers and an inspiration to non-stick insect rock jocks everywherehas signed a three-year deal with Manchester-based MountainEquipment.After a four-year association with Karrimor

Apparently, controversial cuddly Yorkshireman John Dunne hascracked it again, this time climbing a new route which he's gradedE10 alongside Incantations (E5) on Tophet Wall, The Napes in the Lake District.The route was climbed after a sustained

of Mallory on Everest' at South Cerney tonight - 29January - and continues with speakers including John Dunne, Andy Caveand a one-off by Alan Hinkes.You can see the full timetable and details of how to get ticketsfrom the Cotswoldweb site.

in Ardwick. The main man behind the centre istop climber John Dunne, who'll be route setting and running his ownmaster classes for those keen to improve their climbing skills.The main wall is 20 metres high, but there's also a largebouldering area

A quick heads-up for north west-based OMers with the news that thebrand spanking new Manchester Climbing Centre is scheduled to opennext week on Tuesday 22 February.Thebrain child of top climber John Dunne and Mountain Equipment's Andrew

We're indebted to top climber John Dunne's twitter feed for the link to this trailer for new bouldering film, Life On Hold, which looks, well, pretty watchable if you're into climbing and bouldering.Here's what the blurb on Vimeo says about

Centre willbe opening its doors in January 2010, bringing an exciting majoraddition to the Yorkshire climbing scene. The centre is being developedby Yorkshireman John Dunne, the man behind Manchester Climbing Centre -right, under construction - and many

photoshoots have included capturing Ian Vickers on Gogarth and recordingJohn Dunne’s controverisal climb, The Big Issue in Pembroke.Wild Visionis a chance to hear about his extraordinary life and see someoutstanding images along the way. John will be playing

guided walks, product testing opportunities,competitions and appearances from the likes of Chris Bonington, AlanHinkes and top climber John Dunne plus Trail and Country Walkingmagazines will be there supporting the event. The event's alsosupported by some