Mark embraces climbing in all its forms, but maintains that 'adventure lies at the heart and soul of the experience.
Today Mark or 'Rad' is a well-known and respected individual in the world of rock climbing with a sizeable catalogue of 'first ascents' to his credit.
Early forays spent exploring local woods, disused railway tunnels and scaling buildings in search of birds' nests, sowed the seeds of adventure which led him further afield to the hills and ultimately to his passion – climbing. Growing up in the mining communities of West Yorkshire in the 1960's, his childhood was shaped by local customs and play typical of the era, yet in stark contrast to the virtual world that our children experience today. From an early age Mark Radtke was a seeker of adventure and risk.
