An accountant and a Mechanical Engineer drove to Symonds Yat to learn to trad lead climb and they learnt by the numbers and engineered magnificent anchors!! Will came over the bridge from Bristol and John drove down from Lancaster for the course. John had previous trad leading experience and Will had none, but with his […]
North Wales Trad Climbing Fest
I have never seen such consistently good weather in North Wales – everything was dry and for once we were spoilt for choice. My partner in crime was Mick Green, and although a climbing holiday, it is always training for me and gives me a chance to visit different areas and look for client opportunities. […]
Trad Lead Climbing Courses
Late spring is usually the time climbers start to venture outside, especially this year! This 2 day trad lead course with Ali Taylor is a comprehensive course that includes everything you need to know about placing gear on lead, building belays, belaying from above to bring up the 2nd and abseiling off. Ali introduces skills in […]
Women’s Climbing Symposium
It was a privilege to be part of the 7th annual Women’s Climbing Symposium which took place over the weekend at Bloc, Bristol and Symonds Yat in the Forest of Dean. The aim – to celebrate climbing, connect with other climbers, develop skills and be inspired. It was a bit of a chilly day with […]
Climbing, Walking, Training and more in mid Summer
July has been a busy month for Monsterclimbs with new Site Specific Training Courses running at Reading Blue Coat School and Alderley Edge School for Girls. Eleven members of teaching staff were trained to use their brand new Climbing Solutions Walls, from belaying to lowering techniques, group management and safety to climbing technique and coaching. […]