Having had little experience climbing outdoors Ros decided to use monsterclimbs for her first adventure. She wanted to learn as much as possible so she could become a competent and independant second. They took the scenic route in so that Ros could get the feel for Symonds Yat and the type of rock she was […]
Climbing Wall Technical Advisor Workshop
I spent a rainy Sunday in Manchester Climbing Centre taking part in a new AMI workshop. There were 30 Mountaineering Instructors from all over the UK taking part in this ground breaking workshop to formulate an idea of the remit of the Technical Advisor Role and to share working practice and experience of different climbing […]
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 […]
Climbing Wall Award Training at Bristol Undercover Rock
A beautiful weekend in the SW saw Ali directing an indoor climbing course – MT’s Climbing Wall Award. The 8 candidates – Jon, Trish, Aaron, Paul, Helen, Hannah, Brooks and Lucas were from very different climbing backgounds with varied experience. Day 1 concentrated on personal climbing and coaching skills – which make up 25% of the […]
Improvised Rescue Day on The Gower – SWMC
An annual event, Ali Taylor and Tony Penning spent a surprisingly dry, but cold day on the Gower with 13 members of the South Wales Mountaineering Club – Ian, Amber, Liz, Alan, Stuart, John, Tim, Joe, Mark, Katie, Tom, Peggy and Phil. They looked at gear placement, efficient and safe construction of belays, assisted and […]