Slatehead

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Set against the backdrop of Thatcher's Britain, the narrative follows Peter as he navigates the abandoned Dinorwig slate quarries in Snowdonia, tackling unique climbing routes like Orangutan Overhang and Supermassive Black Hole. Blending creative nonfiction with memoir and sports documentary, it captures the struggles and aspirations of a generation often overlooked, reflecting on both past and present experiences in the climbing community.