Southwest Climbing uk

Southwest Climbing uk Freelance Rock Climbing Instructor (SPA/RCI) in the Southwest of England. About rock climbing:
statistically one of the safest sports.

Qualifications and Insurance:
- SPA (Single Pitch Award) Supervising safe climbing and abseiling sessions on single pitch crags.
- CWLA (Climbing Wall Leading Award) Teaching lead climbing skills on artificial climbing walls and structures with fixed protection. (awarding organisation: http://www.mountain-training.org)
- DBS (formerly CRB) checked
- Sports Liability insured (http://www.perkins-sla

de.com)

Experience:
I’ve been actively climbing for more than 3 decades, mostly in Europe but even overseas. Since 1999 I am teaching children and adults on climbing walls, to begin with in London (http://sports.westway.org/climbing) and since 2013 in Radstock (http://www.writhlingtonleisure.co.uk/activities/climbing-wall/). This activity goes far beyond the physical aspects of climbing itself. essentially non-competitive (although similar to skate- or snowboarding and the likes there are now great competition events and climbing will be olympic discipline) climbing is very much about goal setting and problem solving, collaboration, focus, intuition and above all having fun on a day out or in. Events:
- Outdoors: Half day top-rope sessions for children and adults at local crags around bath and bristol (1 hour radius) for either beginners or more experienced climbers.
- Indoors: Indoor sessions cover both top-rope and lead climbing at one of the major indoor climbing walls in Bristol (Red Point or Undercover Rock) where I am registered as external instructor. Subscriptions/Bookings/Cancellations:
Once subscribed to the website you will be notified by mail about upcoming events. Weather forecast in mind I am putting up possible outdoor events a few days prior and take bookings on a first come first serve basis. Bookings once confirmed are chargeable unless cancelled not less than 48 hours before the event. Should weather conditions unexpectedly turn out to be too adverse for a pleasurable experience in the outdoors the session will take place at an indoor venue (see above). For all other requests regarding guided climbing sessions please contact me by mail or phone. Climbing equipment will be provided. Participants are responsible for their own transport and provisions. Under 18’s need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Health&Safety 1977 😂 Lesley Glasper
09/07/2025

Health&Safety 1977 😂 Lesley Glasper

Beautiful! 😊
06/06/2025

Beautiful! 😊

There are still some spaces in our lead climbing courses on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Generally speaking, rock cl...
26/04/2024

There are still some spaces in our lead climbing courses on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.

Generally speaking, rock climbing is, unlike most other sports, a very individualistic, non-competitive endeavour - despite being an Olympic discipline.

Above the basic elements of exercise and physical skills, our lead climbing courses are designed to support personality development, decision making, self-reliance and team work, all of which escape objective measurements by nature.

I believe and teach that the only valid comparison in life is the comparison to one's former self. In fact, I consider it essential to discourage peer pressure and competition with others in order to create a safe environment to develop individual and cooperative skills.

Many of our participants are somewhat troubled to fit into other disciplines like team sports (or even schooling in general), and blossom with climbing when encouraged to challenge themselves - supported by their peers.

Participants should be aged 13 (or close to that) and have some climbing experience – please refer to the Dragonfly website for prices (around £30/month).

Contact me or Dragonfly Leisure Centres for questions and enquiries.

Introducing a climbing wall to Bath will save travel for many.Climbing is an activity particularly suited for individual...
23/10/2023

Introducing a climbing wall to Bath will save travel for many.
Climbing is an activity particularly suited for individuals that are not attracted by team or ball sports, and has shown to greatly improve performance and social interactions in individuals with learning and attention difficulties.

One of the best climbing movies ever!
25/05/2022

One of the best climbing movies ever!

"This award is for you, Marc-André."

Interesting!
19/05/2022

Interesting!

Indoor rock climbing may ease neurologic symptoms.

Good reminder!
14/04/2022

Good reminder!

All-too-common climbing mistakes that could kill you, hurt you, beat you down, delay your send, or ruin your image.

Skilled belaying!
12/02/2022

Skilled belaying!

This whipper gave us faith that we could fall while clipping low to the ground. But make no mistake: his belayer is in the top one percent.

Good shoes, everything else will come in time..Some good points on harness, rope and shoes here:
20/01/2022

Good shoes, everything else will come in time..
Some good points on harness, rope and shoes here:

Climbing gear is expensive, and there are lots of options. Get into the sport the smartest, most cost-effective way with these 13 pointers.

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Bath
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+447535705956

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