Monsterclimbs is the trading style of Ali Taylor, MIA, B’Ed. With 27 years of experience, she provides climbing instruction throughout the UK and abroad. Based in Gloucestershire with easy access to the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley, her aim is to devise courses to suit individuals and groups, novice and experienced climbers, in a safe and controlled environment, to develop skill and confidence and have fun along the way.
Monsterclimbs aim to teach you to become independent climbers based on experience, training and continued professional development.
Monsterclimbs display the AMI logo – Association of Mountaineering Instructors, which means instructors are not only highly qualified and experienced to teach the following mountaineering activities – but are insured to do so. Always choose an Instructor who is a member of AMI.
See Climbing Courses page for current courses available – Trad lead courses, Outdoor sport lead courses, Climbing holidays in Spain, Tenerife, Kalymnos and Morocco.
Bed & Breakfast available for courses in the Wye Valley for those coming from further afield – competitive rates.
Climbing is a lifetime of fitness. Thirty, forty, fifty, sixty years plus – it could be for you? You often hear people say – I always wanted to learn to climb but I never had the time or the opportunity. With Monsterclimbs it’s never too late to start a lifetime of fitness!
Monsterclimbs hold a number of Outdoors and Climbing Qualifications (click here for the full list)
Whatever your standard of climbing, we look forward to welcoming you on one of our sport or trad lead courses. If you prefer indoor climbing or climbing wall instruction courses then we can also help. You can see all our upcoming climbing courses below:
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Trad Lead Course Trad Lead Course @ Symonds Yat Mar 31 – Apr 1 all-day Trad Lead Climbing is a 2 day course based in the Wye Valley. It is desirable if you have some experience of climbing outdoors but not essential as you will be taught everything you need to[...] | Scrambling in North Wales Scrambling in North Wales @ Snowdonia Apr 2 – Apr 3 all-day The North Wales scrambling adventure will be based in the Ogwen Valley. You need to be reasonably fit. Meeting at the car park at Ogwen Warden Centre, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda at 9.30 a.m. Bring good walking boots, rucksack[...] | Women’s Learn to Climb Course 6:00 pm Women’s Learn to Climb Course @ The Warehouse Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm A brand new course aimed at all female climbers from 14 years old. It will take place every Tuesday evening from 6 – 8pm – meet in Reception at 5.50pm. Suitable for beginners or those[...] | Indoor Beginner Climbing Course Indoor Beginner Climbing Course @ The Warehouse, Gloucester Apr 5 all-day The cost of this beginner course includes all equipment hire and entry, no previous experience necessary. Minimum age of 14. Make this day a fun start to the New Year – learning a fun new sport.Share this:TwitterGoogleFacebookMorePrint | Trad Climbing in Pembrokeshire Trad Climbing in Pembrokeshire @ St.David's Apr 7 – Apr 8 all-day A UK climbing trip based in St. David’s, Pembrokeshire. Climbing includes tidal and non tidal sea cliffs. Must have some experience of trad climbing including placing trad gear. Minimum 2 people – maximum of 4. Group[...] | ||
Women’s Learn to Climb Course 6:00 pm Women’s Learn to Climb Course @ The Warehouse Apr 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm A brand new course aimed at all female climbers from 14 years old. It will take place every Tuesday evening from 6 – 8pm – meet in Reception at 5.50pm. Suitable for beginners or those[...] | Moving Outdoors – Climbing Technique Moving Outdoors – Climbing Technique @ Symonds Yat Apr 12 all-day This course will teach the basic belaying and lowering skills but the emphasis will be on Climbing Technique, how to move on real rock, maintaining balance, transferring weight and how to recognise a hand or[...] | Trad Lead Course Trad Lead Course @ Symonds Yat Apr 14 – Apr 15 all-day Trad Lead Climbing is a 2 day course based in the Wye Valley. It is desirable if you have some experience of climbing outdoors but not essential as you will be taught everything you need to[...] | ||||
Sport Lead Climbing Course – Portland Sport Lead Climbing Course – Portland @ Portland Apr 16 – Apr 17 all-day Meeting on the Isle of Portland in Eastnor at 10 a.m. Monday 16th April for 2 days of sport lead climbing. No equipment needed. Some experience of sport leading is useful but not essential as[...] | Women’s Learn to Climb Course 6:00 pm Women’s Learn to Climb Course @ The Warehouse Apr 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm A brand new course aimed at all female climbers from 14 years old. It will take place every Tuesday evening from 6 – 8pm – meet in Reception at 5.50pm. Suitable for beginners or those[...] | CWI Training CWI Training @ Undercover Rock Apr 21 – Apr 22 all-day National Governing Body Course – candidates must register with MT and the BMC and fulfil the requirements before booking on the course.Share this:TwitterGoogleFacebookMorePrint | ||||
Scrambling in North Wales Scrambling in North Wales @ Snowdonia Apr 24 – Apr 25 all-day The North Wales scrambling adventure will be based in the Ogwen Valley. You need to be reasonably fit. Meeting at the car park at Ogwen Warden Centre, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda at 9.30 a.m. Bring good walking boots, rucksack[...] Women’s Learn to Climb Course 6:00 pm Women’s Learn to Climb Course @ The Warehouse Apr 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm A brand new course aimed at all female climbers from 14 years old. It will take place every Tuesday evening from 6 – 8pm – meet in Reception at 5.50pm. Suitable for beginners or those[...] | Indoor Sport Leading Course Indoor Sport Leading Course @ The Warehouse, Gloucester Apr 28 all-day This sport leading course is designed for climbers who have top roped climbed for some time and feel ready to learn to lead climb. This course also includes how to keep yourself safe leading on sport[...] | |||||