The 2021 Youth World Champion in bouldering and lead climbing, Hamish’s path to success has been a unique one. As the youngest member of Team Great Britain at the age of 12, he won everything he entered for years. Then flash forward to competing for his country, and he couldn't break past the 4th spot.
A COVID-forced break changed everything. With no pressures, no distractions and no real reason to climb at all, Hamish found the next level – by simply climbing for himself. Instead of thinking too much, he went back to the basics “I started to climb more naturally like an ape or monkey.
Trying to not try so hard.”Sometimes freedom is all you need. Get close-up with Arc'teryx athlete Hamish McArthur.
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