Although the students all came from St. Neot’s Preparatory School, it was more of a family climbing day, as Mums and Dads came along too. Climbs were set up on a bottom rope system using GriGri’s tied off to trees which meant students could belay each other as well as Mum’s and Dad’s. It was […]
Stacey Danson Reaches New Heights
Ali first met Stacey in June 2012. She had taken a climbing taster session and enjoyed the experience so much she wanted more. To say she is now addicted is an understatement. She became a competent belayer within the first few minutes of their first session, so much so that Ali was more than happy to […]
Wye Valley Climbing with James Robinson
James, an outdoor pursuits graduate from Hartbury College is more of a paddler than a climber, or so he thought. His mum, a nurse from Ali’s Doctors surgery, booked a multi-pitch experience for his 19th birthday. The stage was set. James was excited but had always found climbing a bit timid and a tad boring. The journey […]
Ellie Mental Monster
Ellie lives in a Ford Transit van, travels to and works at festivals, has bright red hair and is one of the most interesting people Ali has ever met. She has a love and passion for life and is very much a free spirit. Ellie had no real experience of climbing. She met Ali at […]
Ladies Day at the Yat
The four ladies in question were sisters Jess and Emily and little girls Lucy 5, and Lottie 6 – Jess’ 2 daughters. A day climbing in the Wye Valley was planned, but the weather – a recurring problem this summer – thought otherwise. They met at Symonds Yat in the pouring rain, excited and keen […]