Andrew Earl (climber)

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]

Andrew Earl
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born1976 (age 46–47)
EducationSunderland University
Websitewww.andrewearl.co.uk
Climbing career
Type of climberTraditional climbing, bouldering
Highest grade
Sport
Retired2008
Medal record
IFSC European Championships
Silver medal – second place2007 BirminghamBouldering
Updated on 20 May 2013.

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]

References
  1. "Youngster is top of the climbing class". The Northern Echo. 29 September 2003.
  2. Nicola Juncar (21 September 2006). "Rock star". EVENING CHRONICLE.
  3. David Old (9 May 2009). "Living The High Life On A Budget". Evening Chronicle.
  4. "UIAA European Championship - Lecco (ITA) 2004". ifsc-climbing.org. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  5. "IFSC Climbing Worldcup (B) - La Reunion (FRA) 2007". ifsc-climbing.org. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  6. Dan Dewell. "Andrew Earl, The Ace Climber". climbing.com. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  7. "Ben Moon, Tyler Landman and Andy Earl bouldering hard". planetmountain.com. 8 December 2006. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  8. Mick Ryan (November 2007). "Andrew Earl Repeats High Fidelity...highball V13". ukclimbing.com. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  9. "New E8 for Andrew Earl in Northumberland". ukclimbing.com. July 2004. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
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