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How to Become a Mountain Leader

How to Become a Mountain Leader

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We take a look at the Mountain Leader award and what’s required at each stage of the scheme along your journey to becoming qualified.


Posted on 25 July 202127 July 2021
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Mountain Leader Good Reads

Mountain Leader Good Reads

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A selection of recommended books for Mountain Leaders looking to increase their wider understanding of the mountain environment.


Posted on 24 June 202126 July 2021
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Rock Climbing Instructor – the New Single Pitch Award

Rock Climbing Instructor – the New Single Pitch Award

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The Rock Climbing Instructor qualification is the new name for the old Single Pitch Award.

We look at the updates and changes to syllabus here.


Posted on 27 June 201926 July 2021
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Petzl Sirocco 2 Helmet Review

Petzl Sirocco 2 Helmet Review

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We check out the new updated Petzl Sirocco helmet and see if our favorite helmet has been improved further…


Posted on 5 September 201726 July 2021
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Fancy your own private island? A lovely evening a Fancy your own private island?

A lovely evening and wild camp spot for the final night of our Mountain Leader Assessment. The team have had a great couple of days out on expedition with @prideexpeditions, showing off their leadership skills and sharing lots of environmental knowledge. 

They've all worked really hard to get to where they are. One more night out and a short journey down tomorrow, back into Llanberis for a well deserved coffee and cake.

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Tim enjoying his first trad lead on our latest Roc Tim enjoying his first trad lead on our latest Rock Skills Learn to Lead Trad course this weekend on Diane's Approval (VDiff), Craig y Tonnau.

Great couple of days hanging out with Tim and Pete, working through the skills to be confident and competent lead climbers, and open up lots of new adventures. If you want to learn the skills to take your climbing to the next level get in touch.

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Quick after work climb at Bus Stop Quarry, Equinox Quick after work climb at Bus Stop Quarry, Equinox (VS, 4c) and Solstice (HVS, 5a) with Luke. Merlin's crag dog training continues, he got to hang out with his buddy Jasper.
Charlie enjoying the quality climbing at Craig Ton Charlie enjoying the quality climbing at Craig Tonnau on the final day of our Rock Climbing Instructor training. These courses are always really great fun hanging out with enthusiastic climbers keen to instruct and share their enthusiasm for climbing.

Thanks to Si Verspeak for doing a great job course directing. Si took the lead on instructing again today, always great to work together.

Last pic is of Merlin who is in crag dog training, he did really well chilling out at the top and bottom of the crag today.

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Sally fiddling in some bomber gear; the face of co Sally fiddling in some bomber gear; the face of concentration making the best of an awkward nut placement! That feeling when it's a sinker.

Our Rock Climbing Instructor training course had a great day out with @orangemountaineering taking their personal climbing skills and developing them into instructor behaviors.

Lots of great questions and input from the team. These courses are always super fun, hanging out with psyched climbers who want to share their passion with others. If you're interested in gaining a national recognized qualification to introduce others to climbing check out our website for more details.

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Luke placing a solid cam from an equally solid pos Luke placing a solid cam from an equally solid position hanging from a jug. Luke cruised his first trad lead, putting all the skills spent over the 2 day Rock Skills Learn to Lead Trad course into practice.

If you want to take your climbing to the next level then check out our range of rock climbing courses. We also offer private guiding and bespoke courses all from our base in Llanberis, Snowdonia / Eryri National Park 

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