At Monsterclimbs we often get enquiries from Mountaineering clubs and individual climbers concerning ‘What to do when something goes wrong?’ Of course, the term Improvised Technique, means just that. A lot of clients want to learn ‘set pieces’ but unfortunately accidents don’t happen like that. At monsterclimbs we ‘Taylor-make’ courses to suit the clients as […]

Having taught Paddy and Dave to sport lead climb earlier in the year, Ali knew it would only be a matter of time before they wanted more. Sport lead climbing can be very exciting, but you are limited where you climb by the areas that have bolted routes. Trad climbing on the otherhand has no limits, […]

When I met Giada, in September 2010, my first impression was a lady with drive and determination. She had climbed indoors with friends, but they seemed reluctant to teach her to lead climb, suggesting she wasn’t quite ready. In the first day of instruction she was not only leading indoors but taking leader falls. And […]