The UK is home to some of the finest rock climbing on the planet. In particular, we lead the world in climbing with leader placed protection, otherwise known as trad. If you started climbing indoors, or bouldering, or sport climbing background, there’s a whole world of adventure waiting out there. Join British Mountain Guide, Andy Perkins as he talks about:
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· The delights of trad climbing on the wide variety of rock in Britain
· The fundamental strengths and limitations of trad kit
· How to build and organise a rack of gear depending on the route
· The basics of good gear placement
· Ropework and belaying
· Tricks and tips when it gets feisty
· Mind control and belief for improved climbing performance
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With over 40 years of climbing experience all over the world and new routes on trad from Pembroke to Patagonia, Andy is happy to try and answer any questions you have on the wonderful world of trad climbing. Share your question with Andy by clicking the sign-up button above!
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Image credit: Andy Perkins and Alun Richardson
Andy Perkins is a British Mountain Guide based in Chamonix. He’s a rock climber, heart and soul, with a special affinity for adventurous rock. He’s climbed trad rock all across the UK from Land’s End to the Old Man of Hoy. Further afield, he has climbed long rock routes in the Alps, big walls in Yosemite and esoteric rock in Jordan, Patagonia and Arctic Norway. He’s always happy to share his knowledge of and passion for rock climbing in general and trad in particular.Â