Jesse Dufton is a blind rock climber and public speaker. He was awarded a Guinness World Record for becoming the first blind person to lead climb The Old Man of Hoy and he has also established new routes on previously unclimbed mountains in …

A selection of media appearances can be found below: Kendal Mountain Festival: This Morning: Washington Post Article: The Pennines – Backbone of Britain: Thomas Pocklington Trust: Sky News: B…

May 4, 2020 · As his sight degenerates his climbing continues to make remarkable progress. Despite his devastating condition Jesse only takes on bigger challenges by attempting to be the first blind person to make a ‘non-sight’ lead of the iconic Old Man of Hoy sea stack in Scotland.

First Ascent Eye Disappear (100m, VS 4b, 4b, 4b) on Heavy Rock with Molly Dufton and Paul Donnithorne

Jesse epitomises achievement and bravery in the face of adversity. Born severely sight impaired and now blind he was advised as a child he may never be able to read or write. However, through his attitude, determination and ingenuity he has become an elite rock climber.

Mar 22, 2018 · Jesse lead the route in typical take-no-prisoners fashion and set up anchors at the top ready for me to have a go climbing it, with him belaying from the top. I found the route far from easy and at one point couldn’t work out how to climb the next bit of the groove.

Jesse completing his shoulder exercises in many different locations. For me the highlight of the first week was a route called Glitter Gulch, which climbs a gently overhanging wall. When routes are overhanging, climbing them efficiently is crucial. Opportunities to rest your arms are rare.

Dec 18, 2024 · Jesse completing his shoulder exercises in many different locations. For me the highlight of the first week was a route called Glitter Gulch, which climbs a gently overhanging wall. When routes are overhanging, climbing them efficiently is …

Oct 26, 2023 · The sea was rough. The boat crashed repeatedly into the next in the endless phalanx of waves, before dropping sharply from every crest, the action bucking me from my seat as the boat dropped away b…

May 22, 2020 · Not pork pies this time, Haggis Pakora…yes apparently it is a thing in Scotland. It was tasty! So a swift stopover in Cheshire and then completed the rest of the journey back home the next day. The tiredness was now starting to kick in. Jesse enjoying Haggis Pakora’s