Climbing journeys and passion for the sport

The speaker, Hugh Herr, shares his lifelong passion for climbing, starting from a young age and progressing to more challenging routes. He recounts his climbing accident in 1982 that resulted in the amputation of his legs and how it initially devastated him. However, driven by his love for climbing, he quickly adapted to his prosthetic legs and continued pushing the limits of the sport. Despite the challenges, Hugh's climbing level improved with his artificial limbs, allowing him to excel in difficult climbs and establish routes that were rated X. He emphasizes his focus on hard rock climbing and crack climbing as his specialties.