Costa Blanca has the most reliable winter weather in the whole of Spain as well as having a huge variety of rock climbing which makes it one of the best climbing areas in Spain. It is never too hot and rarely does it rain which is why Ali runs such successful climbing courses here. There […]
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. […]
Antalya Turkish Climbing Delight
Having never been to Turkey I had no idea what to expect, so it was a cultural shock that was both mind blowing and humbling. Antalya is a bustling city on the edge of the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea and the 5th most populated city, but once you move away from the city […]
Lakes Climbing Family Fun
I hadn’t seen Jess and the girls Lottie and Lucy since July 31st 2012 so I was really looking forward to our 2 day adventure in the Lake District. The girls had changed dramatically – so tall but with the same sense of adventure and fun and both very fit. On our first day we decided to […]
Climbing to new heights
The spring has been a busy time for Monsterclimbs – activities ranged from running a charity abseil for World Challenge with over 80 participants to running Instructor courses. Here are the highlights: DofE Practice and Qualifying Expeditions in The North Downs, Ashdown Forest and The Cotswolds. Teaching lead climbing in Portland to a complete beginner […]