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 […]
Autumn Climbing Madness
The Autumn has been a busy time for Monsterclimbs, I can’t believe how the time has flown by. I have run several National Governing Body Award Courses – a CWA Training Course with a full complement of 6 excellent candidates who kept me on my toes with questions and challenging ideas, and enjoyed watching them […]
Women Climbing – first steps and beyond
August seemed to be full of women taking the initiative to become independent climbers. The BMC promoted This Girl Can all over the UK and I spearheaded the South West campaign with venues at Symonds Yat and Avon Gorge. One of the things that struck me most about all the women I met was how fit, […]
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. […]
A Taste of Summer Climbing
What a fickle lot we are with the regards to the weather in this country, too hot, too cold, too wet, too windy – is it ever just right? If we waited for the perfect conditions we’d never do anything. I always check the forecast and go where the sunshine is. June has been another […]