70 Best Climbing Blogs and Websites

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Here are 70 Best Climbing Blogs you should follow in 2024

1. Climbing Magazine

Climbing Magazine Boulder, Colorado, US
Climbing.com is your first stop for news, photos, videos, and advice about bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing, and alpine climbing. Since 1970,... Climbing magazine's mission is to inspire people to climb, seek new challenges, and climb better and safer.more
climbing.com
200.8K 59K 342K 6 posts / month 73 Get Email Contact

2. Alan Arnette Blog

Alan Arnette Blog This Blog on alanarnette.com is home for Alan's expedition dispatches, coverage of the Everest seasons plus news on climbing, Alzheimer's, and... more.more
alanarnette.com/bl..
511 19.8K 1 post / quarter 65 Get Email Contact

3. GearJunkie » Climbing

GearJunkie » Climbing Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
From local crag climbing to trad epics, bouldering gym to mixed ice, we cover the gear, people, and places that define the ultimate adventure sport. G...earJunkie is the top source for news, adventure stories, and product reviews in the outdoors world.more
gearjunkie.com/top..
2 posts / week 75 Get Email Contact

4. TrainingBeta Blog

TrainingBeta Blog Covers interviews, training programs, Injury Protocols, strength training, and Nutrition Coaching. TrainingBeta is a resource for climbers who want to... know how to get stronger and healthier.more
trainingbeta.com/blog
40.6K 672 31.6K 1 post / quarter 40 Get Email Contact

5. American Alpine Institute Climbing Blog

American Alpine Institute Climbing Blog Bellingham, Washington, US
World-wide ascents, expeditions, and mountaineering instruction. The American Alpine Institute provides education, skills development, and guidance in... climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing/snowboarding, avalanche awareness, technical rescue, backpacking, wilderness skills, natural preservation and Leave No Trace.more
blog.alpineinstitu..
33.5K 16.7K 1 post / week 54 Get Email Contact

6. ExplorersWeb

ExplorersWeb Japan
Reporting on polar, high altitude, and extreme environment adventure news. Explorersweb is the original climbing, exploration, and adventure community....more
explorersweb.com
1.4K 7.6K 1 post / day 58 Get Email Contact

7. Gripped Climbing Magazine

Gripped Climbing Magazine Canada
Gripped is Canada's Climbing Magazine, get all the climbing news, events, gear, routes, indoor climbing, and Gripped outdoors. Here you can find a...rticles like soloing in sneakers, talks of the latest climbing legends, and much more!more
gripped.com
24.5K 11K 149.7K 5 posts / day 54 Get Email Contact

8. RMI Expeditions

RMI Expeditions Ashford, Washington, US
RMI Expeditions blog covering the latest news from our expeditions to mountains around the world including Mt. Rainier, Denali, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Evere...st, and more. RMI Expeditions specializes in leading mountaineering, climbing, and trekking expeditions around the globe with over 45 years of experience on the world's highest mountains.more
rmiguides.com/blog
22.5K 1.9K 17.1K 10 posts / week 50 Get Email Contact

9. Dave MacLeod Blog

Dave MacLeod Blog Roy Bridge, Scotland, UK
A blog by Dave MacLeod, usually involving climbing of one type or another. This blog will cover his writing on training & improvement in climbing, res...earch, motivation, mental training, bouldering, and nutrition.more
davemacleod.com/blog
9.9K 15.1K 67.1K 2 posts / month 37 Get Email Contact

10. Evening Sends

Evening Sends Colorado, US
Features climbing stories, training, news, media, essays & opinions, rock climbing gear reviews, and gear guides. Evening Sends is a conspiracy by the... climbing media to crowd your crags.more
eveningsends.com
7.5K 6.7K 3.6K 1 post / week 48 Get Email Contact

11. International Mountain Guides

International Mountain Guides Ashford, Washington, US
News, Updates, and Featured Expeditions of International Mountain Guides. International Mountain Guides leads ice climbing, trekking, and mountaineeri...ng expeditions around the world, from the Cascades to the Himalayas.more
mountainguides.com..
15.3K 10.7K 8 posts / week Feb 2009 54 Get Email Contact

12. LydiaScapes

LydiaScapes Singapore
Travel tips, rock climbing, and outdoor experiences. Lydiascapes is about bringing you on escapades into the world of spectacular landscapes and untro...dden paths.more
lydiascapes.com
444 2.1K 5 posts / quarter 31 Get Email Contact

13. Abacus Mountain Guides

Abacus Mountain Guides Fort William, Scotland, UK
Keep up to date with everything we're up to at Abacus Mountain Guides. Abacus Mountain Guides provide world-class mountain adventures on the west ...coast of Scotland.more
abacusmountainguid..
4.8K 1.7K 3.9K 2 posts / month Oct 2015 25 Get Email Contact

14. Climbing Gear Reviews

Climbing Gear Reviews York, England, UK
Independent reviews of climbing, mountaineering, and adventure equipment. 'Climbing Gear Reviews' also covers articles on all-mountain sports ...activities including alpinism, bouldering, rock and winter climbing, and mountaineering.more
climbinggearreview..
1.1K 460 1 post / week 17 Get Email Contact

15. Flashed Climbing

Flashed Climbing Calgary, Alberta, Canada
A climbing blog with tips, training, and stories from climbers all around the world. Flashed climbing is a world innovator in bouldering crash pad des...ign and manufacturing.more
flashed.com/explor..
2.8K 2.3K 18.6K 6 posts / year 31 Get Email Contact

16. Power Company Climbing

Power Company Climbing US
The best place to start to get better at climbing. Power Company Climbing focuses on how climbers can improve at bouldering, sport climbing, and trad ...climbing. Here, you'll find training, tactical, and movement advice from experienced climbing coaches.more
powercompanyclimbi..
4.2K 1 post / week 36 Get Email Contact

17. The Undercling

The Undercling US
The Undercling is a site all about how to rock climb. You'll find interesting climbing news, articles, and commentary. The ultimate goal is for it... to essentially be a one-stop shop on everything climbing.more
theundercling.com
1.9K 20 posts / year 14 Get Email Contact

18. Mountain Trip

Mountain Trip Colorado, US
News, trip reports, guide tips, training & preparation, people & places, and gear reviews. Stay connected with Mountain Trip with news from Denali, Ev...erest, and Telluride Colorado. Mountain Trip has been guiding climbers in Denali and the Alaska Range since 1973.more
mountaintrip.com/blog
4K 416 5.9K 1 post / quarter 40 Get Email Contact

19. Adventure School

Adventure School Utah, US
Covers Rock climbing, canyoneering, mountain biking, and skiing. Adventure School is a place for adventurers of all kinds to learn and share skills, e...xperiences, and tips on how to adventure more confidently and safely.more
myadventureschool...
269 1 post / month 24 Get Email Contact

20. Tom Livingstone Climbing

Tom Livingstone Climbing UK
A Climbing Blog by Tom Livingstone - a climber and writer, based in North Wales (UK). He enjoys alpine, trad, and winter climbing in the mountains. He... is an acclaimed outdoor writer, and you can read some of his published pieces here.more
tomlivingstone.com..
2.5K 325 21.6K 1 post / quarter 25 Get Email Contact

21. Alaska Mountaineering School

Alaska Mountaineering School Alaska, US
Alaska Mountaineering School (AMS) promotes excellence in responsible mountaineering and wilderness travel through education and guiding.
alaskamountaineeri..
4K 1 post / month May 2007 19 Get Email Contact

22. DumbAnchors

DumbAnchors A collection of dubious top rope climbing anchors. Written by John Gregory.
dumbanchors.blogsp..
4 posts / quarter 12 Get Email Contact

23. Vertical Life

Vertical Life Australia
Vertical Life is the premier publisher of climbing media in the Southern Hemisphere. Here at Vertical Life we love climbing, be it beanied bouldering,... clip-up sportclimbing, old-school daddy-tradding, big-wall suffering, alpine extremism, spandex-clad competition climbing, desperate-times-call-for-desperate-measures buildering, the lot if it involves monkey business we will cover it.more
verticallifemag.co..
11.8K 1.8K 7.5K 30 Get Email Contact

24. Great Escape. Nick Bullock.

Great Escape. Nick Bullock. UK
Blog by Nick Bullock. Get posts on Mountaineering, Alpine Climbing, Rock, Ice & Mixed Climbing.
nickbullock-climbe..
6.3K 2 posts / year Feb 2011 41 Get Email Contact

25. Touchstone Climbing Blog

Touchstone Climbing Blog California, US
California's largest community of indoor climbing and fitness gyms. Whether you are an experienced climber, a bright-eyed newbie, or just someone ...looking for a great place to work out, you'll find your place with Touchstone Climbing.more
touchstoneclimbing..
7.5K 4K 22.1K 1 post / year 52 Get Email Contact

26. Hawaii Girl Adventures

Hawaii Girl Adventures US
A blog about my journey in rock & ice climbing and inspiring other women to climb, no matter what age!
hawaiigirladventur..
18 Get Email Contact

27. Chalkbloc

Chalkbloc Climbing articles, stories, interviews, reviews, advice, and guides.
chalkbloc.com/clim..
515 977 5.8K 13 Get Email Contact

28. Mount Rainier Climbing

Mount Rainier Climbing Ashford, Washington, US
Information on Climbing in Mount Rainier National Park. Maintained by Park Service Climbing Rangers. Its mission is to provide professional emergency ...services, mountaineering information, and resource protection for the mountain while supporting the greater mission of the National Park Service.more
mountrainierclimbi..
90.2K 28 posts / year 30 Get Email Contact

29. Scottishwinter.com

Scottishwinter.com Scotland, UK
This blog celebrates Scottish winter climbing covering news, views, and condition reports.
scottishwinter.com
6.5K 2 posts / year Dec 2009 26 Get Email Contact

30. Steph Davis Blog

Steph Davis Blog Moab, Utah, US
Climbing advice, gear reviews, van living, training, simple living, and recipes by Steph Davis. Steph Davis is a climber, base jumper, and wingsuit fl...yer, and keynote speaker. This blog is her story of risk, reward, loss, change, and resilience.more
stephdavis.co/blog
104.6K 12.7K 2 posts / year 43 Get Email Contact

31. West Coast Mountain Guides Blog

West Coast Mountain Guides Blog Fort William, Scotland, UK
Get news, information & reports regarding the latest mixed and ice climbing and mountaineering conditions in the Scottish Highlands. West Coast Mounta...in Guides Ltd is here to help anyone interested in visiting mountain regions do so with confidence.more
westcoast-mountain..
1.9K Feb 2013 36 Get Email Contact

32. Planetmountain

Planetmountain Italy
Planetmountain covers daily news, rock climbing, walks, trekking, alpinism, freeride skiing, ski mountaineering, snowboarding, and ice climbing on the... mountains worldwide. Furthermore, articles include climbing techniques, gear & book reviews, expert advice, mountain photography, interviews, and competition reports.more
planetmountain.com..
65K 88.1K 30 posts / year 59 Get Email Contact

33. Crux Crush

Crux Crush We've got a crush on all things climbing. Find gear reviews, climbing news, and inspiration from a female perspective. Crux Crush was founded by t...hree women who are psyched on climbing & has grown to include an entire community of climbers.more
cruxcrush.com
4K 1.9K 2 posts / year 35 Get Email Contact

34. Moja Gear

Moja Gear San Luis Obispo, California, US
A hub for all things climbing. Covering a range of topics including rock climbing stories, news, interviews, videos, nutrition, crack climbing, ice cl...imbing, mental training, mountaineering, and climbing destination guides.more
mojagear.com/content
12.8K 2K 10.7K 39 Get Email Contact

35. Will Gadd Blog

Will Gadd Blog Canmore, Alberta, Canada.
Blog by Will Gadd. Professional climber, paraglider and ice climbing athlete and all purpose mountain guy. The blog covers his adventures, ice climbin...g, flying, and upcoming events.more
willgadd.com/categ..
37.3K 4.6K 87.2K 45 Get Email Contact

36. Women Climb | Climbing, Mountaineering & Bouldering

Women Climb | Climbing, Mountaineering & Bouldering UK
Womenclimb is a place for women to find information about climbing, bouldering and mountaineering. It's run by women who climb, who organise event...s and meetups to help women climbers get to know each other and share our love of the sport. Climbing information for women; where to climb, how to climb, news and information about climbing, mountaineering and bouldering.more
womenclimb.co.uk/a..
3.4K 3.4K 3.9K May 2013 31 Get Email Contact

37. Rock Spot Climbing

Rock Spot Climbing Boston, MA
Welcome to our blog! Here you'll find updates on route setting, special events and happenings at all Rock Spot Climbing locations. RI's first,... and one of only two dedicated indoor rock climbing gyms! 50 top rope walls, 5 auto belays and dedicated lead and bouldering areasmore
rockspotclimbing.t..
3.2K 4.7K 10 Get Email Contact

38. Andy Kirkpatrick Blog

Andy Kirkpatrick Blog Blog topics cover climbing, climbing tips, gear, techniques, and clothing. Andy Kirkpatrick is a world-famous climber and award-winning writer and fil...mmaker.more
andy-kirkpatrick.c..
465 2 posts / year 44 Get Email Contact

39. The Cliffs Climbing

 The Cliffs Climbing New York, US
The Cliffs at Valhalla will transform the way you think about fitness. Over 13,000 sq. ft. of climbing terrain! Expertly set routes for all ability le...vels.more
thecliffsclimbing...
5.6K 361 47 Get Email Contact

40. The Wandering Climber

The Wandering Climber Focusing on destination guides, discussions, and gear reviews. The Wandering Climber started off as a destination climbing blog and has since grown mo...st things rock climbing!more
thewanderingclimbe..
863 1.7K 12 Get Email Contact

41. Liberty Mountain Climbing

Liberty Mountain Climbing Sandy City, Utah, US
A climbing blog that offers climbing news and stories as well as gear reviews, trip reports, climbing videos, and photos.
libertymountaincli..
4.7K 1.1K 3.2K 23 Get Email Contact

42. Climb Europe

Climb Europe UK
Climb Europe offers an extensive range of rock climbing, sport climbing and bouldering guidebooks in the UK, Europe and around the World. Climb Europe... is always looking for good quality action rock climbing photographs from across Europe.more
climb-europe.com/r..
399 2 posts / year 46 Get Email Contact

43. Sonnie Trotter Blog

Sonnie Trotter Blog Canada
Explore stories, coaching & guidance on climbing areas all around the world. Sonnie Trotter is one of the Worlds most accomplished rock climbers.
sonnietrotter.com/..
16.8K 97.8K Jul 2014 27 Get Email Contact

44. Adventures of the Climbing Kearney Kids

Adventures of the Climbing Kearney Kids Get Climbing pictures, videos and commentary from Adventures of the Climbing Kearney Kids.
kearneyjourney.blo..
404 2.9K 14 Get Email Contact

45. Alpine Mentors

Alpine Mentors Alpine Mentors is designed to operate on a two-year cycle where mentors help the group organize trips that advance their climbing skills with an eye t...oward being able to complete technical routes in the high mountains. Along the way we help connect them with different mentors. Our goal is not to build the best alpinist, but rather to help young climbers get the most from their climbing experience.more
alpinementors.org/..
653 30 Get Email Contact

46. ClimbNow

ClimbNow UK
ClimbNow is a professional guiding and instructional service operated by Euan Whittaker and Paul Warnock. We aim to deliver courses which challenge an...d motivate you in a way which is adventerous and fun.more
climbnow.co.uk/blog
1.9K 20 Get Email Contact

47. Kilele Climb Tours Blog

Kilele Climb Tours Blog Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania United Republic of
Sharing essential tips, information, beginner guides, and some incredible things about Mount Kilimanjaro. Find the best routes and hiking support in t...he recent articles from Kilele Climb Tours Blog. Kilele Climb is a Tours & Safaris Company Ltd based in Moshi Tanzania, guiding people through the adventure of exploring Mount Kilimanjaro.more
kileleclimb.com/blog
2.7K 69 599 16 posts / year 10 Get Email Contact

48. Dave Searle

Dave Searle US
Blog by Dave Searle. Chamonix Based Skier and Alpinist, Trainee Mountain Guide and Ambassador for Salomon. Here I share my pictures, stories, videos o...r even some wise words.more
davesearleguiding...
567 7.2K 15 Get Email Contact

49. ClimbFit Kirrawee Blog

ClimbFit Kirrawee Blog Kirrawee, New South Wales, Australia
Everything you need to know about Rock Climbing & Bouldering. Articles packed with expert tips and tricks designed to improve your technique. Climb Fi...t Kirrawee is Australia's premier Indoor Rock Climbing center and Bouldering Gym.more
climbfitkirrawee.c..
4.4K 4.3K 19 Get Email Contact

50. swizzybouldering

swizzybouldering Blog by Martin follow my climbing-adventures.
martinkeller.blogs..
6.3K 27 Get Email Contact

51. Pulse Climbing

Pulse Climbing Australia
Blog topics cover bouldering, adventures, central coast climbing, climbing competitions, climbing techniques, climbing motivation, pulse climbing, ice... climbing, and outdoor climbing. Pulse Climbing is a dedicated indoor rock climbing gym in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.more
pulseclimbing.com...
8.1K 35 2.8K 25 Get Email Contact

52. Guy Steven Guiding

Guy Steven Guiding France
Keep up to date with climbing and skiing conditions and see where Guy Steven Guiding has been operating in recent weeks. It may be rock climbing, wint...er climbing, skiing, Alpine Climbing, Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Ben Nevis, or even Tryfan.more
guystevenguiding.c..
611 918 1.5K 5 Get Email Contact

53. Every Last Rock

Every Last Rock US
Covers gear reviews, crag reviews, how-to's, and training. Every Last Rock is a blog dedicated to spreading the stoke about all things Climbing.
every-last-rock.com
13 Get Email Contact

54. Tom Ripley Climbing

Tom Ripley Climbing Sheffield, England, UK
Tom Ripley is a weekend warrior who likes to climb rocks and mountains around the world. Follow to stay up on his latest updates.
tomripleyclimbing...
269 12 Get Email Contact

55. First Ascent Climbing & Fitness

First Ascent Climbing & Fitness Chicago, Illinois, US
Find your First Ascent and experience world-class climbing, yoga, and fitness for all ability levels. First Ascent Climbing & Fitness is a project cre...ated and supported by Chicago's climbers.more
faclimbing.com/blog
8.4K 751 15.9K 11 Get Email Contact

56. Gneiss Climb

Gneiss Climb Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
A definitive source for all everything-rock climbing including guides, tips, and gear reviews.
gneissclimb.com/ar..
8 Get Email Contact

57. Climber Harish

Climber Harish New Delhi, Delhi, India
If You are Looking for Climbing in India and the best thrilling places for adventure seekers to enjoy rock or artificial wall Climbing, then you are a...t the right place. Authored by Harish Sharma, National Sport Climber.more
climberharish.blog..
4.8K 14.9K 1 post / year 1 Get Email Contact

58. Kitka Climbing

Kitka Climbing Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Finland
Kitka - Grips from the North Kitka is a climbing hold company based in northern Finland. It´s perfect a environment for indoor climbing. Kitka holds ...are shaped for climbing with minimalistic and functional Scandinavian design. In shaping, we focus on functionality and ergonomics. Everything we put on a hold is there to be grabbed. Add a little bit of chalk and off you go.more
kitkaclimbing.com/..
1.3K 20 1.8K 14 Get Email Contact

59. Rob Pizem's Blog for all Seasons

Rob Pizem's Blog for all Seasons Grand Junction, Colorado, US
This blog is my rock climbing adventures. I like to rock climb, boulder and be outdoors. One of my favorite things to do is to establish new climbs in... new areas. Blog by Rob Pizem.more
robpizem.com
13 12 Get Email Contact

60. StrengthClimbing Blog

StrengthClimbing Blog Poland
Features articles on strength training, assessments, reviews, and endurance training. StrengthClimbing is a website dedicated to effective training fo...r climbing. Improve your strength and endurance.more
strengthclimbing.c..
27 8 posts / year Jan 2019 10 Get Email Contact

61. Harpers Ferry Climbing

Harpers Ferry Climbing An online rock climbing resource covering climbing in and around the gorge at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
harpersferryclimbi..
161 9 Get Email Contact

62. Lee Harrison Climbing

Lee Harrison Climbing Oslo, Norway
Lee Harrison Climbing is a blog by Lee who is a Oslo-based climber, photographer, and writer enthusiast.
leeharrisonclimbin..
Jul 2003 14 Get Email Contact

63. Blair Fyffe, Climbing And Things

Blair Fyffe, Climbing And Things A climbing blog by Blair Fyffe based in Fort William.
blairfyffe.blogspo..
Jan 2011 13 Get Email Contact

64. The Climbing Life

The Climbing Life The Climbing Life blog by Trent Hoover featuring the rock climbing adventures of the underemployed since 2007.
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Sep 2007 6 Get Email Contact

65. Good Spray Climbing

Good Spray Climbing A climbing blog by Lauren Abernathy providing practical, digestible information to weekend warriors to help improve their climbing.
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468 7.5K 6 Get Email Contact

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Top Authors, Journalists, and Publishers covering Climbing. Get Spreadsheet
Blogger Name Email Blog Link Total Blog Posts
Angela Benavides explorersweb.com 125
Aaron Pardy gripped.com 110
Rebecca McPhee explorersweb.com 99
Kris Annapurna explorersweb.com 69
Sam Anderson explorersweb.com 52
Kristine De Abreu explorersweb.com 44
Martin Walsh explorersweb.com 29
Andrew Marshall explorersweb.com 27
dmiller climbing.com 23
Anthony Walsh climbing.com 21
Andrew McLemore explorersweb.com 20
Kris Hampton powercompanyclimbing.com 18
Jason Martin blog.alpineinstitute.com 17
Steven Potter climbing.com 16
Andrew Bisharat eveningsends.com 11
Gus Alexandropoulos gripped.com 11
Jerry Kobalenko explorersweb.com 10
Neely Quinn trainingbeta.com 10
Seiji Ishii gearjunkie.com 8
theundercling theundercling.com 7
Chris Van Leuven gripped.com 6
Dave MacLeod davemacleod.com 6
Lydia Yang lydiascapes.com 5
lawrence millman explorersweb.com 5
Ash Routen explorersweb.com 4
Dave Smart gripped.com 3
Nathan Drolet powercompanyclimbing.com 3
Becky Kjorvestad mountainguides.com 2
Steph Davis stephdavis.co 2
Stevie Imperatrice flashed.com 2
Mary Murphy gearjunkie.com 2
Jędrzej strengthclimbing.com 2
Lydia Krol lydiascapes.com 2
Kyle Nossaman gearjunkie.com 1
David Gladish gearjunkie.com 1
Nick Belcaster gearjunkie.com 1
Bill Ramsey eveningsends.com 1
Will Brendza gearjunkie.com 1
Chris Carter gearjunkie.com 1
Bergen Tjossem gearjunkie.com 1
Brandon Pullan gripped.com 1
Julie Parker eveningsends.com 1
Alex Stiger trainingbeta.com 1
Ashley Klassen and Ana Ally mountaintrip.com 1
Laszlo Pinter explorersweb.com 1
exweb_administrator explorersweb.com 1
David Born explorersweb.com 1
Bill Allen mountaintrip.com 1
Theresa Blake Graven mountaintrip.com 1
Nick Bullock nickbullock-climber.co.uk 1
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Women Climb
About - Women Climb is a group of like minded women who are passionate about climbing and all things related. We Train, Support & Connect women climbers by posting articles, reviews, information, events for climbers, mountaineers, boulderers & wannabes.

Great Escape. Nick Bullock.
About - Hi I'm Nick Bullock. I do Mountaineering, Alpine Climbing, Rock, Ice & Mixed Climbing and Writing. Follow me on my climbing journey.

Robbie Phillips
About - Hi I'm Robbie Phillips. I am a climber and also a coach. I have worked with individuals and teams across the globe to get the most out of their climbing as well as helping some of the UK’s top athletes on their way to international success. To keep track of me on all these adventures read my latest blog posts.

The Climbing Company
About - Rock Climbing and Mountaineering - Summer and Winter - Coaching, Guiding and Instruction. Our aim is to leave you with a whole host of new skills, learned in a safe, honest, open and laid back environment. Learn from our hard earned experience and go on to have adventures of your own!