Tim is also super active “in the real world”; a collection of hard ice routes ranging from classic Alpine through to gnarly Scottish winter routes is testament to his tenacity.

In 2006, he ventured to the greater ranges of the Himalaya with Ian Parnell, free climbing a new route on the massive East face on Kedar Dome (6840m); an achievement so significant they were nominated for the coveted Piolet d'or.

Tim’s latest wheeze is “Para Alpinism”; this involves climbing big walls with a parachute and then jumping off!

His personal highlights include:

“Getting kids inspired through my motivation lectures to make the most of their opportunities and realise their potential.”

His climbing highlights are many. Here’s a taster…

Kedar Dome 6840M SE face 1st Ascent (Free, on-sight and alpine style) 2006 with Ian Parnell, Chicama E9 6c 1st ascent, BASE jumping 'Realization’ (Ceuse) 1st Descent, 1st Para-Alpine descent Naranjo De Bulnes (Picos De Europa) with Leo Houlding 2006, Developing Deep Water Soloing in Vietnam, Mallorca, Croatia and Thailand with friends Speed climbing "Marche du Temps" 300m, 1hr 57 mins with Leo for BBC “Top Gear” , Pyma M9+ (Flash) 2007 6th place in Ice Climbing World cup, Flashing 'El Matador’- F8a at 4000m in Bolivia.