By Chris Cooper

A Photographic Exploration into the nature of climbing within the Peak District

I know of no other activity in which I can so easily lose all the hours of an afternoon without a trace. Or a regret. I have had storms creep up on me as if I had been asleep, yet I knew the whole time I was in the grip of an intense concentration, focused first on a few square feet of rock, and then on a few feet more. Sometimes in the lowlands when it is hard to work I am jealous of how easily concentration comes in climbing. This concentration may be intense, but it is not the same as the intensity of the visionary periods; it is a prerequisite intensity.

- Doug Robinson

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When I climb I forget where I am in the world, and all the fears and concerns I have seem to disappear. If I am stressed or scared I go climbing, look at my surroundings and it helps me find a way to escape. Climbing to me is about the present, and the task in hand. This book explores the nature of climbing within the Peak District. It aims to inspire and motivate climbers to explore and experience the tranquility and beauty of this incredible area. Take time to lose yourself there, and it will help you find yourself again.

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Climbing requires intense concentration. I know of no other activity in which I can so easily lose all the hours of an afternoon without a trace. Or a regret. I have had storms creep up on me as if I had been asleep, yet I knew the whole time I was in the grip of an intense concentration, focused first on a few square feet of rock, and then on a few feet more. Sometimes in the lowlands when it is hard to work I am jealous of how easily concentration comes in climbing. This concentration may be intense, but it is not the same as the intensity of the visionary periods; it is a prerequisite intensity.

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Donec aliquet nunc id erat consectetur faucibus.libero sed urna ultrices eu placerat velit volutpat.

When I climb I forget where I am in the world, and all the fears and concerns I have seem to disappear. If I am stressed or scared I go climbing, look at my surroundings and it helps me find a way to escape. Climbing to me is about the present, and the task in hand. This book explores the beauty of the Peak District, and aims to inspire and motivate climbers to get out and experience the tranquility and beauty of this incredible area. Take time to lose yourself there, and it will help you find yourself again.

When I climb I forget where I am in the world, and all the fears and concerns I have seem to disappear. If I am stressed or scared I go climbing, look at my surroundings and it helps me find a way to escape. Climbing to me is about the present, and the task in hand. This book explores the beauty of the Peak District, and aims to inspire and motivate climbers to get out and experience the tranquility and beauty of this incredible area. Take time to lose yourself there, and it will help you find yourself again.

When I climb I forget where I am in the world, and all the fears and concerns I have seem to disappear. If I am stressed or scared I go climbing, look at my surroundings and it helps me find a way to escape. Climbing to me is about the present, and the task in hand. This book explores the beauty of the Peak District, and aims to inspire and motivate climbers to get out and experience the tranquility and beauty of this incredible area. Take time to lose yourself there, and it will help you find yourself again.

When I climb I forget where I am in the world, and all the fears and concerns I have seem to disappear. If I am stressed or scared I go climbing, look at my surroundings and it helps me find a way to escape. Climbing to me is about the present, and the task in hand. This book explores the beauty of the Peak District, and aims to inspire and motivate climbers to get out and experience the tranquility and beauty of this incredible area. Take time to lose yourself there, and it will help you find yourself again.

When I climb I forget where I am in the world, and all the fears and concerns I have seem to disappear. If I am stressed or scared I go climbing, look at my surroundings and it helps me find a way to escape. Climbing to me is about the present, and the task in hand. This book explores the beauty of the Peak District, and aims to inspire and motivate climbers to get out and experience the tranquility and beauty of this incredible area. Take time to lose yourself there, and it will help you find yourself again.

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When I climb I forget where I am in the world, and all the fears and concerns I have seem to disappear. If I am stressed or scared I go climbing, look at my surroundings and it helps me find a way to escape. Climbing to me is about the present, and the task in hand. This book explores the beauty of the Peak District, and aims to inspire and motivate climbers to get out and experience the tranquility and beauty of this incredible area. Take time to lose yourself there, and it will help you find yourself again.

When I climb I forget where I am in the world, and all the fears and concerns I have seem to disappear. If I am stressed or scared I go climbing, look at my surroundings and it helps me find a way to escape. Climbing to me is about the present, and the task in hand. This book explores the beauty of the Peak District, and aims to inspire and motivate climbers to get out and experience the tranquility and beauty of this incredible area. Take time to lose yourself there, and it will help you find yourself again.

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