Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Growing up in Northwest London and petrified of heights, Clinton Thomas never experienced climbing at a gym let alone the soaring cliffs outside. That all changed after a climbing gym opened near his home and a chance encounter brought him to face his fear at a crag rising above the English Channel.
Driven by a desire to try new things, a value instilled by his dad, Clint committed to climbing outdoors every single weekend—even if it meant sacrificing city nights and a more comfortable income. Experience the freedom and peace he finds in nature, away from daily stresses. More than just a personal adventure, Clinton shares this rejuvenating experience, bringing others along to discover a "whole different world" and spread positivity.
Join Clinton on his "No Wasted Days" journey and see how embracing the outdoors can profoundly change your life, connecting you to nature, people, and a profound sense of self.
Find more No Wasted Days Stories here: arcteryx.com/ca/en/explore/no-wasted-days
0:56-1:06 - The Influence of His Dad
1:09-1:25 - Discovering Climbing Indoors
2:04-2:28 - First Outdoor Climbing Experience
3:29-3:50 - The Conscious Choice
4:11-4:42 - Sharing the Experience and Its Impact
5:02-5:24 - Being the Only One
#Arc’teryx, #NoWastedDays, #Climbing, #Inspiration, #UKClimbing, #ClimbingCommunity, #FromCityToCrag
Growing up in Northwest London and petrified of heights, Clinton Thomas never experienced climbing at a gym let alone the soaring cliffs outside. That all changed after a climbing gym opened near his home and a chance encounter brought him to face his fear at a crag rising above the English Channel.
Driven by a desire to try new things, a value instilled by his dad, Clint committed to climbing outdoors every single weekend—even if it meant sacrificing city nights and a more comfortable income. Experience the freedom and peace he finds in nature, away from daily stresses. More than just a personal adventure, Clinton shares this rejuvenating experience, bringing others along to discover a "whole different world" and spread positivity.
Join Clinton on his "No Wasted Days" journey and see how embracing the outdoors can profoundly change your life, connecting you to nature, people, and a profound sense of self.
Find more No Wasted Days Stories here: arcteryx.com/ca/en/explore/no-wasted-days
0:56-1:06 - The Influence of His Dad
1:09-1:25 - Discovering Climbing Indoors
2:04-2:28 - First Outdoor Climbing Experience
3:29-3:50 - The Conscious Choice
4:11-4:42 - Sharing the Experience and Its Impact
5:02-5:24 - Being the Only One
#Arc’teryx, #NoWastedDays, #Climbing, #Inspiration, #UKClimbing, #ClimbingCommunity, #FromCityToCrag
