James PearsonJames Pearson grew up in the Peak District and it is therefore no surprise that James has made a name for himself on 'God's own rock'. Aged 15 he donned his first pair of rock shoes and quickly started climbing some of Gritstones' hardest and boldestroutes. Having completed some of the world's hardest traditional routes, James shifted his focus to include bouldering, sport, and multi-pitch. He currently lives in the South of France, and continues his quest to climb hard rock, all over the world. Read More Read Less