Patrick is working towards his SPA this year and was out to get back into the swing of things after being drawn away form climbing regularly by the demands of work and family life. We will be working on aspects covered in the syllabus from personal climbing through to group management, and crag activities. The award is administered by Mountain Leader Training UK and provides a nationally recognised qualification for supervising groups on indoor climbing walls and outdoor single pitch climbing venues.
Patrick leading Ping Pong (Severe).
Nothing like a good nut placement!
To start off the year Patrick and I were looking at personal climbing and top rope belay systems as well as personal abseils.
Placing a runner on Pink Wall (VS 5a**).
Patrick protecting an abseil with Prussik knot (under his left hand).
It was great to be back out with Patrick as it is having past students come back to learn new skills or simply have a refresher. Ironically (in business terms) my drive is to arm clients with the knowledge and confidence to get out and enjoy the crags and mountains safely without me. It give me such a sense of achievement to bring the wonders of the outdoors to others and see them enjoy it as much as i do.
Until next time!
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