Our 2022/23

Member’s Stories

marca Hagenstad - ‘sKI tOURING Planning’

Hello I’m Marca. I am a splitboarder who enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures through splitboarding. I am a sustainability economist working to protect the snowy places I love.

Lucy Gray - ‘a cHRISTMAS CLIMB’

Hi I’m Lucy. I currently live in Sheffield. I would describe myself as a hardcore trad climber, and have been attending WAAC events since 2019 and loving them!

mADDIE - ‘mORE THAN grades’

Hi I’m Maddie. Originally from Romania, now living in the Peak District and is happiest hanging off a cliff. I am sharing my story from my trip in October 2022 sports climbing in Siurana, Spain.

MELISSA sCHUBERT - ‘listen to nature’

Hi I’m Mel, I am a Mountain Leader, Rock Climbing Instructor and fellow adventurer based in Devon. I started following WAAC during lockdown and have since attended several UK meets and would like to head out on international meets too.

Laura Jack - ‘THE WILD BLUE’

Hi I’m Laura. I am a chartered accountant, currently living in my lovely van. Based on the South coast of England. I joined the Selvaggio Blu trip in Sardinia at the end of 2022, and it was amazing. Click learn more to hear the whole story.