Matt Helliker

Matt Helliker grew up around the Mendip Hills in the South West of the UK. At the age of 14 during a trip to the South of France he became captivated while watching a group of climbers. Even though Matt had never climbed before, he realised right then that this would be his sport. As soon as he returned to the UK he started to learn what climbing was all about, he progressed quickly. Three years later (at age 17) he already had a long list of ascents to his name, of particular note "Homegrown" 8a+ and "Supercouloir" ED2 on Mont Blanc du Tacul, France.

Since experiencing the high mountains Matt's passion his been fast and light Alpinism. Over the last 7 years Matt has been quietly getting on with it, nailing many hard alpine and winter routes in the UK, the Alps and Alaska. Sometimes with a climbing partner, sometimes alone!

In 2001 Matt received the prestigious Denali Pro Mountaineer Of The Year Award after rescuing two sick and frostbitten climbers trapped high on Mt McKinley, Alaska.

Matt is currently working hard to become a qualified Mountain Guide.

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