Father turned the stairs into a climbing wall to the delight of his son (8 photos + 1 video)

Carpenter Michael Mason created a rock climbing structure in the house. His ten-year-old son Leo suffers from Tourette's syndrome but dreams of becoming a mountain climber.





The idea cost the 37-year-old father £700. Now the boy engages in his favorite hobby several times a week.

Michael, from Frizington, Cumbria, said: “My son uses it a couple of times a week because we go climbing and hiking a lot and once you've had a good workout you can't do it at home.”



Leo was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome at age seven, four years after he began suffering from tics. Hiking and rock climbing improved the child's condition, as being in the fresh air "gave him the opportunity to relax."

"The biggest problems are stress, lack of exercise and lack of sleep. We got rid of the stress at school and that reduced his tics," the Briton added.

"He would only sleep a few hours and would wake up in pain because he would twist his ankle in his sleep. He would bite his lips and bite his tongue - it was very hard to watch. I started taking him on hikes and noticed that it helped him sleep better. nights, and he gets more exercise. Being outside and running helps him relax and be in the moment."





The Masons have already conquered 214 peaks in the UK.

"It's a huge feat for a kid because it's hundreds of miles of walking. Leo is full of energy and in great shape."





The father of two children admitted: “I always supported my son and daughter, no matter what they were interested in. When they were doing martial arts, I literally turned the living room into a gym, put mats. And in every house where we lived, I always built a small climbing wall.” .