E98: Greg Chapman - Guidebook writing, boulder development, crag preservation and The Lake District

The author of the Lake District (Aidan's home area) boulder guide, Greg Chapman joins us this week. We have a wide ranging discussion covering lots of things that relate to the writing of guidebooks and developing boulders. This episode is a little more esoteric than most as a lot of the conversations pertain to the Lake District but I think it mostly all carries over to any other boulder area as well so there's something for everyone I hope!Greg's lesser known Lake District gems that are worth seeking out:-Rolling Rock Wall (5+) Rolling Rock (page 464)Book of the Ages (6A) Coniston Copermines (page 212)Millenium Star (6C) Eskdale Granite (page 332)Scallop (7A) Armathwaite (page 545)The Giant Peach 7A+/B Horsehow Crags (page 299)Impailed (7B) Dove Crag (page 548)The Grinding Mind (7B+) Ennerdale (page 404)Diamond Reign (7B+) Eskdale Granite (page 318)Out of the Blue (7C+) St. Bees Head (page 418)Iron Hide (8A) St. Bees (page 461)If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to support us: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70353823Support the show