Become a trad climber
“My partner and I participated on a 2 day trad climbing course with Mike in the Gower around Port Eynon. As someone who can get nervous with climbing, Mike from the offset made us both feel safe and comfortable as well as having fun!
He explained everything clearly and set practical and engaging tasks. He would know how to manage both of our skill levels well as they differed slightly. We progressed to leading and seconding some trad routes which I was so pleased I was challenged to do.
Felt like I came away with an achievement as well as knowledge to continue trad climbing by ourselves. Would definitely recommend Mike!”
2 or 3 day course for two people
We will cover:
Learn how to place and remove nuts and cams. Where they fit best, the differences between placing them in vertical and horizontal cracks
Learn to build anchors and belay from the top of the crag. How many pieces you need to use and how to connect yourself to all of them
Learn how to abseil - this is essential to access many crags in the Wye Valley, Somerset, and Pembrokeshire
Understand what you’re protecting yourself from and managing risk
Reading and interpreting guidebooks, particularly the enigmatic grading system