THIS IS WHY: MINA LESLIE-WUJASTYK

The Project Magazine has collaborated with filmmaker Dan Cheetham and climber Mina Leslie-Wujastyk for This is Why.

Mina Leslie-Wujastyk is one of the UK's top climbers. Since becoming the first female to ascend the 5.14b graded Bat Route she has set her sights on one of the hardest routes in the UK: Rainshadow. This route, graded 5.14d, has only had six ascents to date. If she succeeds, this will be a truly groundbreaking ascent. Here Mina reflects on her life and experiences in climbing and the processes involved in operating at the top end of the sport, including managing expectations and the concept of failure. Read our interview with Mina here.

Dan Cheetham has a unique approach to filmmaking, he takes inspiration from his background in arts and his career in psychotherapy to create an individual style exploring his subjects motivations. Read our interview with Dan here.