Wiggins’ thoughts about me

Strangely I cannot properly remember the first time I met Krish. I’m think it was at Wilyabrup and a group of us met him down there but whether I tied into his rope or not I’m unsure. However, two early memories of what he taught us sticks to mind and I still do to this day.

The first was stacking rope into the bag rather than always having it coiled and getting tangled, the first time I tried it I thought it was magic. The second was not needing to call out to your belayer every time you clipped a runner making for a much more enjoyable and peaceful climbing experience.

Many others would have already mentioned Krish’s uncanny ability to:

1 – Convince you to climb something you think is too hard for you but actually isn’t.

2 – Convince you to do those extra climbs at the end of the session when you think you are too tired but actually aren’t.

3 – Convince you to set your alarm for 2:30am in summer to hit the crag at first light, with first light meaning by head torch.

Krishs’ enjoyment of being out on rock and in nature is infectious. Climbing grades don’t generally mean a great deal to him. His pursuit of an ascent is more about hunting exciting or new locations and finding a fair bit of exposure. He is happy to climb with people of all sensible abilities, young or old, new or seasoned. He is the quickest belay station setter I know (and still willing to learn that sometimes an extra piece or directional line is more appropriate). There’s always a laugh, plenty of banter and tea, and you never expect to be on belay until after your first clip.

Krish would be what I call the second generation old school climbers, he has a trad preference but uses modern ropes, gear and climbing shoes with toes hanging out, which I think is because his approach shoes are Source sandals.

He is also an excellent muse for my videos since he has no aversion to being serious or hamming it up for the camera.

Everyone loves climbing with Krish. He knows the south west well, being the author of mini and full guides. Krish is the glue, the god father, the sensei, the friend, and now officially the blogger that keeps us tight as a climbing crew. He inspires me to continue climbing with passion and trusting that I can do so for many years to come.