Monsterclimbs is the trading style of Ali Taylor, MIA, B’Ed. With 30 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, http://t.tahdah.co/r/Mjc2Nzgw 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, NGB Courses – Climbing Wall Instructor and Climbing Wall Development Instructor, as well as Rock Skills – Learn to lead Trad and Learn to lead Sport.
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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Women’s Learn to Climb Course 6:00 pm Women’s Learn to Climb Course @ The Warehouse Feb 5 @ 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 Feb 7 all-day This sport leading course is designed for climbers who have bottom roped climbed for some time and feel ready to learn to lead climb. Lead climbing naturally improves balance, weight transference and footwork. Cost includes entry[...] | Climbing Wall Development Instructor Training Climbing Wall Development Instructor Training @ Undercover Rock Feb 9 all-day National Governing Body Course – candidates must have achieved their Climbing Wall Instructor or Rock Climbing Instructor ward and registered with Mountain Training for the CWDI and have fulfilled the prerequisites before booking on the[...] | ||||
Indoor Beginner Climbing Course Indoor Beginner Climbing Course @ The Warehouse, Gloucester Feb 10 all-day Meet in Reception at 10.00 am. The cost of this beginner course includes entry and any equipment hire. No previous experience necessary. Minimum age 14. You will be taught how to climb efficiently using precise[...] | Women’s Learn to Climb Course 6:00 pm Women’s Learn to Climb Course @ The Warehouse Feb 12 @ 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[...] | Rock Skills – Learn to Lead Sport Rock Skills – Learn to Lead Sport @ Woodcroft Quarry Feb 16 – Feb 17 all-day This new Mountain Training Rock Skills Sport Lead Climbing course takes place at 2 venues. Day 1 at Woodcroft Quarry in the village of Woodcroft: OS OL 14 -The Wye Valley, day 2 at Wyndcliffe Quarry[...] | ||||
Women’s Learn to Climb Course 6:00 pm Women’s Learn to Climb Course @ The Warehouse Feb 19 @ 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 Feb 21 all-day This sport leading course is designed for climbers who have bottom roped climbed for some time and feel ready to learn to lead climb. Lead climbing naturally improves balance, weight transference and footwork. Cost includes entry[...] | Climbing Wall Development Instructor Assessment Climbing Wall Development Instructor Assessment @ Undercover Rock Feb 23 all-day National Governing Body Course – candidates must have completed CWDI Training and fulfilled the requirements of the consolidation period before booking on the course. You must complete a home paper and prepare a 2 hour[...] | ||||
Sport Lead Course – Wyndcliff Quarry Sport Lead Course – Wyndcliff Quarry @ Wyndcliff Quarry Feb 24 all-day This one day Sport Lead Climbing course takes place at Wynd Cliff Quarry near Chepstow on the Monmouthshire side of the Wye Valley. Some experience of indoor sport climbing and outdoor climbing would be an advantage[...] | Women’s Learn to Climb Course 6:00 pm Women’s Learn to Climb Course @ The Warehouse Feb 26 @ 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 Feb 28 all-day Meet in Reception at 10.00 am. The cost of this beginner course includes entry and any equipment hire. No previous experience necessary. Minimum age 14. You will be taught how to climb efficiently using precise[...] |