It seemed a very long time to be away from rock, but keeping fit throughout Lockdown with Cycling, Aerial fitness, Yoga and online classes meant I would be ready as soon as we were given the go ahead. I started with 1:1’s and 1:2’s if they were from the same household and have so far […]
Learning to climb – Summer Fun and Family Fun
More people than ever, and especially women are heading outside to try climbing for real and finding it so much more exciting than indoor climbing. The Women’s Trad Festival has just celebrated it’s 3rd meet in The Peak District, which was sold out in the first 3 minutes as the demand for places was so […]
Learning to Climb
I often surprise people when I tell them what I do for a living. They think my job is dangerous and foolhardy but to be honest most people don’t understand what climbing is all about, even those who visit climbing walls and learn the basics. Indoor climbing instructors are generally very competent. However they may […]
Learn to Climb
I often find myself in awkward situations when I’m out helping people learn to climb, or climbing for my own pleasure. As a Mountaineering Instructor I have a duty of care to ensure the safety of others as well as my own clients and myself. It is difficult to ignore a member of the public who […]
Part 14 – Multi-pitch Climbing
Multi-pitch climbs are often associated with trad climbing but in this country and abroad there are multi-pitch sport routes too. The beauty of multi-pitch climbing is that you become involved in the adventure of the climb and as you gain height, the feeling of affinity with the rock and nature becomes overwhelming. You may also look […]