August seemed to be full of women taking the initiative to become independent climbers. The BMC promoted This Girl Can all over the UK and I spearheaded the South West campaign with venues at Symonds Yat and Avon Gorge. One of the things that struck me most about all the women I met was how fit, […]
Bouldering with Pole Dancers
The great thing about pole dancers is they already have excellent upper body strength, great flexibility, good core strength and strong firm thighs – so the transition to bouldering was inevitably straightforward. Everyone seems to associate pole dancing with scantily dressed individuals who gyrate erotically around a steel shiny pole. This is not necessarily the […]
Outdoor Family Climbing Fwww.monstercloimun
An exciting and fun day out at the Yat with daughter Charlotte 12, mother Jo and grandfather Peter. An adventurous route to the crag down slippery slopes, through tunnels and caves, at the same time taking in the beauty of The Forest Of Dean with magnificent Oak, Beech, Yew and Pine. Everyone was excited, it […]
Easter Outdoor Family Fun
The only good weather day during the Bank Holiday Easter weekend was Good Friday and it was booked by the Paris family at Symonds Yat. It was fun and frolics from the word go. Daz, Pip and Lissa were full of enthusiasm and couldn’t wait to get going. Within 5 minutes they said ‘ We […]
Learning to Climb indoors with Sally James
Sally contacted me via Monsterclimbs website wanting to start at the beginning and learn everything there was to know about climbing not only for herself but to share with her 2 sons. Climbing at The Warehouse in Gloucester has the advantage of having auto belays, so once Sally’s harness was fitted correctly and a quick […]