I started climbing when I was young, my dad took me up my first rock route when I was two. It’s quite possible that I wouldn’t be as good a climber if I weren’t blind – if I didn’t have these challenges. This was the most adventurous rock route I’ve done, it was truly epic. Doing that climb was a testament to the outlook I’ve always had – which is that I’m not disabled, I’m blind and able. – To see Jesse in action, watch Climbing Blind on Wednesday, May 20 at 9pm on BBC Four then on BBC iPlayer

Source: Daily Mirror May 17, 2020 06:01 UTC