At 19, Timmy left Philadelphia on a Greyhound bus to find a new family with climbers, kayakers and musicians. Timmy O'Neill is a professional rock climber, first ascensionist and public speaker.
I’m still involved there, especially with Mountaineering Instructor training and assessments. Words by Tim Neill… I’m available on a daily basis with no especially set courses or programmes.
Tim Neill Guiding is just me. - Ken Yager, founder and CEO of the Yosemite Climbing Association
It’s tricky to describe the essence of who you are and what you offer in climbing without too I’ve climbed extensively throughout the British Isles with trips further afield to North America, Greenland, Patagonia, Peru, Australia, Morocco, and widely throughout mainland Europe.As a mountain professional my work reflects my own aspirations; to make the most of each day, the conditions, weather, clients and myself. The potential season for climbing winter routes on Ben Nevis can extend from November to late April (and occasionally just into May). Thanks for having a look. Timmy O'Neill (born 1969) is an American professional rock climber, guide, and comedian.
Tim Neill is a highly experienced British Mountain Guide who began Alpine climbing in the early ’90s. Timmy O'Neill is a professional rock climber, first ascensionist and public speaker. Words and photos by Tim Neill. I’ve been lucky enough to have a long, steady apprenticeship with plenty of wide ranging experience. For rock climbing elsewhere in the UK, the Alps or somewhere different contact me to chat through your plans.
Following early speed ascents of Yosemite's 3,000 foot El Capitan, O’Neill has dedicated his time to a life of international exploration and giving back through ‘adventure impact’ - the … O’Neill combines his daring adventures with social impact to share the wisdom and unique perspective gleaned from a life lived on the edge of wild landscapes.
I love whichever I’m doing with equal passion. Words by Tim Neill … Over the years as well as with my own clients, I’ve guided for numerous other independent guides and well-respected outfits (for example ISM and Alpine Guides), in addition to a long stint at Plas Y Brenin (culminating in heading up their rock climbing, Scottish winter and alpine work). Known for his penchant for adventurous climbing, and with his wealth of Alpine experience in mind, we asked Tim to describe three slightly lesser travelled Alpine classics. If you have a particular route in mind, or you would like to climb the best routes on offer in a particular grade bracket, I’ll be able to make that happen.
He is simply the best there is." Since then he’s set world speed climbing records in Yosemite, established new routes in Patagonia, Venezuela and Greenland, and co-founded a non-profit dedicated to providing inspiration, opportunities and adaptive equipment to the disabled community. He is nicknamed the "Urban Ape". Known for his penchant for adventurous climbing, and with his wealth of Alpine experience in mind, we asked Tim to describe three slightly lesser travelled Alpine classics. "Through wit, humor and just pure high energy Timmy can engage a crowd like no other on this planet. The early winter months provide highs and lows both in the weather and conditions, but traditionally the best comes at the end.
Tim Neill is a highly experienced British Mountain Guide who began Alpine climbing in the early ’90s. I’m very active, experienced, and current in all the traditional aspects of climbing and mountaineering….from rock climbing, through to mountaineering summer and winter, snow, ice and mixed climbing, to all aspects of alpinism from classic 4000ers to Grande Courses. Following early speed ascents of Yosemite's 3,000 foot El Capitan, O’Neill has dedicated his time to a life of international exploration and giving back through ‘adventure impact’ - the combination of outdoor adventure and social impact. I specialise in bespoke guiding and instruction for people who have big goals just out of their own reach, or who simply want to have the best time they can climbing and mountaineering, given some simple criteria! I’ve also had work published in Climb, Climber and Summit magazine, and also on-line at Recounting stories from his decades of cutting edge expeditions, Timmy’s dynamic storytelling engages and inspires the listener. This, together with my independent guiding experience, has allowed me to be involved now with the training of fellow British Mountain Guides at their foundation level.I’ve done some fun work with the BMC too, delivering their Alpine Lectures, with the production of their Hill skills and Alpine Essentials DVDs, as well as helping to run some of their International rock climbing meets based in North Wales.