From boy to man... James Pearson reflects on the craziness and naivety of his first hard grit climbing ascents. With hair-raising action, this video captures the string of outrageous ascents that marked the teenager's arrival on the British climbing scene. James, now older and wiser, provides a revealing commentary on the exploits of his younger self. James Pearson on Sending Sketchy Climbs in His Youth | HARDXS from Slackjaw Film, Ep. 1