I first met Art at Symonds Yat on 8th June. I was guiding a young woman who was learning to trad lead climb. Art was watching my every move. He’d been climbing before with some army friends and hadn’t enjoyed the experience at all. I promised him if he ever booked with Monsterclimbs that I […]
Helvellyn Scramble
A day on Helvellyn with two aspiring scramblers began at the base of Mires Beck, next to Glenridding campsite . It was a steep but beautiful ascent, with clear visibilty and amazing views. The aim of the day was to give Gemma and Ross confidence to become independant and more adventurous scramblers. Striding Edge came into […]
Part 1 – Choosing Climbing Shoes & Harness
If you think of climbing shoes as an essential piece of equipment and probably THE most important piece you are more likely to choose the right shoe for you. The correct fit of climbing shoes will give you the most pleasure and possibly a little pain from your climbing. The choice of shoes is amazing; […]
Scrambling in North Wales – Ali Taylor
I have taken my children Gemma and Ben climbing on and off since they were little. Ben has always remained keen and climbs when he is able, but now a father of 2 little girls, (yes that does make me a Grandmother, shhh!) he doesn’t get the opportunity very often. Gemma on the other hand […]
Climbing tuition and hill walking training in Wye Valley and Wales
The Monsterclimbs team had a challenge on their hands in July; to teach a teenage kayaking guru to climb and improve her navigation. Tony and Ali had 4 days to train young Pamela in the basics of rock climbing and hill navigation. She arrived day 1 with her own top of the range harness, determination […]