Gwilym's Adventure Blog

Today I have been out in the sun running a Rock Climbing Instructor refresher course for members of the Mountain Training Association. 5 candidates who were keen to share ideas and review their own practices meant we got a lot done and some great discussions had. We looked at Top and Bottom Roping, Abseils and lots of ways we can prevent problems occuring Thanks for a good day

Today I was running a "Security on Steep Ground" CPD workshop for members of the Mountain Training Association and British Association of International Mountain Leaders . During the day we looked at verbal reassurance, spotting, confidence roping, belay (direct and indirect) and use of a sling and karabiner. We had a mix of candidates from those who were qualified through to those approaching assessment soon. Thanks to Andy Holborn for helping me to today as it was well subscribed so we had two groups running