SHAFF Expert Night - Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker

The Showroom, Sheffield

The Wideboyz

Peak based climbers Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker have become household names recently with an amazing string of ascents of the world's hardest offwidths, culminating in their first ascent of Century Crack which, at 5.14b / 8c or E10 is now the world's hardest wide crack. And as well as that they've finally proved to Americans that, in their own words 'Brits aren't crap at crack climbing' and forced a few re-evaluations of what's possible with plenty of effort.

In this first joint lecture / slideshow since their return from the states they'll tell tall (maybe that should be wide) tales from their trip, divulge some of their secrets, talk about crack technique and demonstrate how they trained for the world's hardest crack. And with a bit of luck they'll also be unveiling their special 'secret weapon' for the first time ever which will guarantee a night of thrills - and spills.

So for anyone who doesn't know their 'widepony' from their 'trout-tickler' or even their 'armbar' from the pub bar, this is a must see lecture from two of the most charismatic guys on the UK climbing scene. 

Pete and Tom are both sponsored by Wild Country, 5.10 and Sterling ropes.
Tom is sponsored by Rab. Pete is sponsored by Patagonia.

Where: Screen 5, The Showroom Cinema, Sheffield,