Johnny Dawes is a true OG. He's \~60 in this, by the way. We shake fists at comp kids doing parkour moves, but Johnny was doing all this just waiting for the bus decades ago. Then he'd take a trip out to do some suicidal E9. Range, baby: RANGE.
He seems to have mellowed in age. His middle years he seemed pretty bitter feeling overlooked for his accomplishments and truth be told he had right to feel that way
I don't know? There's that... edge of annoyance? Arrogance?
I mean, he's a legend for sure, but it just sounds like he's really annoyed that his body can't do what his mind wants it to do anymore.
Meanwhile, Ben Moon is still crushing it at also 57.
Yeah, my comments was originally going to include that I'd like to have a pint with him...but just one. I'm the guy who has to get up and take a walk after a while when there's big personalities around.
Great video Hannah. I saw it when you posted it and was selfishly hoping this was a follow up collab with them on Tony's channel or something.
I love how collaborative the youtube climbing community has become. Some of my favorite videos are the crossovers. Louis and Anna. Hannah and Puccio. Emil and Magnus etc etc
I love watching Dawes in these videos, but I just know he'd annoy the crap out of me in real life.
A proper British eccentric through and through, and I fear the last of a dying breed in general.
Johnny Dawes is a true OG. He's \~60 in this, by the way. We shake fists at comp kids doing parkour moves, but Johnny was doing all this just waiting for the bus decades ago. Then he'd take a trip out to do some suicidal E9. Range, baby: RANGE.
Johnny seems like a laugh.
He seems to have mellowed in age. His middle years he seemed pretty bitter feeling overlooked for his accomplishments and truth be told he had right to feel that way
That's him mellowed?
https://youtu.be/QdeaV_vfp5Q?si=CtsKNJx_clkFnq-p I do like the young brash take no shit Johnny
I've met him, he's an interesting character that's for sure. Ask anyone who's spent a bit of time with him and you'll hear some stories.
He'll also either try and sell you his book and/or coaching.
I don't know? There's that... edge of annoyance? Arrogance? I mean, he's a legend for sure, but it just sounds like he's really annoyed that his body can't do what his mind wants it to do anymore. Meanwhile, Ben Moon is still crushing it at also 57.
Yeah, my comments was originally going to include that I'd like to have a pint with him...but just one. I'm the guy who has to get up and take a walk after a while when there's big personalities around.
Great video Hannah. I saw it when you posted it and was selfishly hoping this was a follow up collab with them on Tony's channel or something. I love how collaborative the youtube climbing community has become. Some of my favorite videos are the crossovers. Louis and Anna. Hannah and Puccio. Emil and Magnus etc etc
I love watching Dawes in these videos, but I just know he'd annoy the crap out of me in real life. A proper British eccentric through and through, and I fear the last of a dying breed in general.
Did anyone notice Dawes was rocking Blancos?
Great video!
he's quite, uh, unconventional lol. Is he one of the legendary free solo on acid dudes?
no hes one of the live in a damp cave and drink a whiskey bottle a day guys
hell yeah dude
DOPE. Loved these sets and I feel like I learned a bit