Matt Spenceley
Matt has been making first ascents in the mountain ranges of Greenland in both the warm and cold seasons for the last 6 years. During this period, he has spent much time living in the tiny, mostly Inuit community on the East Coast. If you're interested in new routes on remote peaks, Matt's intimate knowledge of Greenland is indispenible. Having kayaked at international level and competed in the Ice Climbing World championships, as well as repeating and establishing some of the hardest mixed routes in the World, Matt's focus is firmly on adventure at the moment- a perfect trip means an exciting objective in a wild and beautiful place with a good group of people. Greenland is very much his adopted home, full of brilliant new expedition ideas. Utilising his experience of ice travel, he has also recently begun guiding to the North Pole.
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upcoming expeditions:
Icecap South Pole Training September 2006 Ascending onto the Icecap from sea level, preparing the Extreme South team for their upcoming sled hauling and kiting expedition.
Fjordlands Kayak Expedition September 2006 Exploring the fjords of the East Coast, whilst making ascents of the surrounding mountains.
If you'd be interested in joining Matt on either of these trips, contact him here.
articles & documentaries:
OTE Profile/Interview Interview by Dave Pegler all about the coming European ice and mixed season and the World Champs. Click here to read the article on the Peglers website.
Climber Switzerland Article A UK team visited Matt in the Berner Oberland and climbed a load of ice. Tim Glasby got shots of Matt's new project: a line running through a horizontal to down-sloping roof to reach a series of icicles.
The OK Karale A documentary following a team of alpinists attempting first ascents in the Karale Glacier region, East Greenland. Contact Fridge Productions for availability.
Ian Parnell's Multimedia Show A short film shown around the UK, featuring Matt and Chris Cubitt as they train for the mixed season and competitions.
out soon...
Hard XS ''is the long awaited follow up to hard grit. It’s a rip roaring ride that is focused on conveying the complete british climbing experience. Travelling far and wide across our magical isle we’ll see the best climbers on all types of rock, in all kinds of peril. So far we’ve filmed choss, chalk and grit.'' Contact Slackjaw Productionsfor availability.
upcoming projects...
The Polar Academy a multi-part documentary for the BBC following the first group going through the new Scottish Polar Academy, as Matt and the other Guides lead them first to Greenland, then the North Pole.