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Pingu was my nickname at school because I looked like a penguin when I played cricket (according to my PE teacher and the rest of the team). Not really sure how I could of looked like a penguin that played cricket but enough people thought the name suited me and it stuck!

Since then I have used it as my login name for lots of stuff and it has followed me around ever since

Hi Keith
Welcome to the club. Whats the influence behind the name pingu?

Hi!

I'm Keith and guess what? I'm new to the club!

I signed up in November so I thought I would introduce myself on the forum!

So here is a bit about me and my interests -

- I live in Eaglescliffe which is near Stockton on Tees.
- I enjoy hill walking and scrambling especially in the Lakes, Scotland and North Wales (I have not been there in ages though)
- I also enjoy climbing - mainly trad routes but I don't climb at a very high grade (last lead was Donkey Ears on Shepherds Crag, Borrowdale). I don't get out as much as I would like, especially as my old housemate and my only friend I have climbed with recently was mad into bouldering.
- 2 years ago I did my one and only Alps trip, where I climbed Weissmies and Alphubel. It was very fun and I would love to do another
- I also enjoy mountain biking too. I ride mainly at trail centres, but I also like riding in the North York Moors and Lakes.
- I have never been skiing or snowboarding or canoeing/kayaking but I wouldn't mind giving them a ago
- Other interest include eating food, surfing and travelling.
- One day, I dream of owning a camper van which will become a base for all my hobbies!

I am really looking forward to meeting and getting to know you guys and hopefully we will have some fun in the hills!

Thanks for letting me join.

Cheers

Keith