He earned international respect as a cutting-edge climber and mountaineer. He has published three books:
'Deep Play' won the prestigious Boardman/Tasker Award for mountain literature in 1997 and the 'Totem Pole' won both the 1999 Boardman/Tasker Award and the 1999 Banff Mountain Book Festival Grand Prize. He is the only author to win the B/T twice. In 2005 he completed 'The Longest Climb'. These books are available from Amazon (please click on the covers in the left column).
During a planned year-long trip climbing around the world, Paul had an appalling head injury whilst climbing the 'Totem Pole' in Tasmania. He suffered hemiplegia, a paralysis of one side of his body, and lost the power of speech for many months.
Since his accident Paul has continued to lead a challenging life, climbing Kilimanjaro, caving, tricycle racing, sea kayaking, river rafting and, in 2009, lead rock climbing.
Paul now lives in Tasmania.
Since his accident Paul has continued to lead a challenging life, climbing Kilimanjaro, caving, tricycle racing, sea kayaking, river rafting and, in 2009, lead rock climbing.
Paul has devoted a considerable amount of time to raising money and awareness for the charity Headway and the Upendo Leprosy Centre in Tanzania.
Paul now lives in Tasmania.





