Meet the staff and instructors

Name: Rob How did you get into climbing? Well, I did start climbing when I was 15 but college and uni work took up alot of my free time over the next couple of years, so didn`t stick at it for long. One day I was watching Top Gear and Jeremy Clarkson was racing two climbers (Leo Houlding & Tim Emmett) up this HUGE cliff face in France. After that TV show I was totally inspired to get back into rock climbing so booked a re-fresher session at Leeds wall and I haven`t look back since. That was 5 years ago and since then i`ve travelled to and climbing in Thailand, France, Spain, Mallorca, and Italy. It`s totally taken over my life and any spare time i have I`m climbing or training to become a better climber ! What kind of climbing do you like? I really like Sport climbing, I like the way you don`t need a lot of equipment, a rope and a dozen quickdraws is all you need. Also there is a lower risk of danger in Sport climbing so i`m able to push myself to the limit and climb harder grades compared to Trad climbing. One of the main things I do enjoy about climbing is the training, adapting your body to the power, endurance and skills required. What are your favourite climbs? If you`ve never done it, then you need to try Deep Water Soloing ! It`s awesome. The freedom of climbing but with the scary sensation that the water is below you and you will fall into it! One of the DWS hotspots is Mallorca and on a beach called "Cala Barque" is the best cave and the line "Metrosexual" 7a climbing over the main roof with cystal clear water below you. You really couldn`t ask for more!
Name: Charlotte How did you get into climbing? I started climbing through college in Skipton What kind of climbing do you like? Bouldering mainly What are your favourite climbs? Dolphin Nose area at the back of Brimham and Pedestal Arete at Caley.
Name: Daryl How did you get into climbing? I got into climbing with some friends for a laugh. What kind of climbing do you like? I like sport climbing and long multi-pitch routes. What are your favourite climbs? Changes every day; today its grit attach at Brimham, HVS
Name: Andy M How did you get into climbing? I did a Beginners Course at Huddersfield Wall and got into leading when I started University in North Wales What kind of climbing do you like? I like bouldering and long multi-pitch routes. What are your favourite climbs? RAC boulders on a sunny day and First Pinnacle Rib on the east face of Tryfan
Name: Ned How did you get into climbing? I got into climbing in The Forces. What kind of climbing do you like? Multi-pitch Routes (not bouldering) and sport climbing in France . What are your favourite climbs? Gorge de Heric in France
Name: Rick How did you get into climbing? I first tried climbing on holiday and luckily had a friend who was into it and he showed me the basics. What kind of climbing do you like? I really like climbing on Gritstone and doing trad routes. I haven't done any for a while, but ice climbing is great fun as well. What are your favourite climbs? Headbangers Arete, 18grade (Australian) in Waraka New Zealand Castle Ridge scramble/climb Ben Nevis, Scotland
Name: Tom R How did you get into climbing? At school and then through various clubs. What kind of climbing do you like? Trad, sport and bouldering; a bit of everything really. What are your favourite climbs? Trout Dale Ridge, the Lake District
Name: Kat How did you get into climbing? Through Leeds Metropolitan uni. I started climbing at the Leeds Wall 4 years ago. What kind of climbing do you like? I do everything; sport, trad and bouldering indoors and outdoors. I really enjoy bouldering at the moment and mainly climb indoors. What are your favourite climbs? Unanswered.
Name: Emma How did you get into climbing? I went to Grantham leisure centre with some friends as they were keen to try climbing. The first time I came down I was really scared but now I love climbing. What kind of climbing do you like? I like to travel lots and visit new places and crags on different types of rock. I like doing trad and sport routes. What are your favourite climbs? DNA, 7a+ Kalymnos as the climbing is really 3 dimensional with tufas. Les sales blagues a nanard, 6C Ceuse, France as the climbing on the route is very varied. Four pebble slab, E3 Froggatt as this was my first E3 when the day and weather just felt right.
Name: Chris How did you get into climbing? I decided one new year to take up something more active and adventurous and have never looked back since. What kind of climbing do you like? Trad climbing and European multi-pitch limestone. I also think Bouldering rules! What are your favourite climbs? My first multi-pitch climb was Heil Bebe a vdiff at Tremadog, Wales. The finish was a scary traverse up a flake.
Name: Noddy How did you get into climbing? I started climbing outdoors when I was 8 and only got into indoor climbing in the last few years. I have instructed climbing for over 10 years now. What kind of climbing do you like? I like climbing on limestone because it's a softer rock. I'm more of a route climber than a boulderer. Sea cliffs are nice as they are usually long routes. What are your favourite climbs? The Culm Coast, Compass Point Crimtyphon E1/2 5c 100ft North Cornwall, Pentire Head, Eurica E2 5a/6a 210ft Dartmoor, The Dewerstone, Climbers Club Direct HVS 5a/4c 170 ft
Name: Jon How did you get into climbing? My Dad introduced me to climbing when I was 2. What kind of climbing do you like? All climbing with the exception of cold stuff. What are your favourite climbs? Old Friends, E4 5c 3 stars High Neb The Archangel, E3 5b 3 stars Stanage Goliath's Groove, HVS 5a 3 stars Stanage
Name: Dave W How did you get into climbing? I started as part of my Bronze DofE award when I was twelve. What kind of climbing do you like? All kinds! I climb trad, sport, boulder, winter, alpine and scambles What are your favourite climbs? Too many to choose from, but Caley Crag and the Dewerstone on Dartmoor hold many happy memories.