ROCK & ICE CLIMBING

Private climbing in summer and winter

Climbing is an incredibly rewarding personal journey that requires trust, self belief, time and effort. We climb for a whole host of different reasons, not least for a short period of escapism. Climbing privately with experienced instruction and guidance will allow you to make the most of your time; learning, applying and pushing yourself further and safer.

Each and every booking starts with a phone call to discuss your aims and objectives and ultimately hatch a plan to get out climbing! The majority of my private clients hear about me through word of mouth, which is fantastic. However you come, it's always nice to take a moment to have a quick chat on the phone. You can contact me via the Contact page, the Chat Box, or via the details at the bottom of this page.

I offer private 1:1 or 1:2 climbing and mountaineering in both summer and winter where the days will be bespoke specifically to you. However, if you have a small group with a specific objective in mind please don't hesitate to touch base too.

A few examples of the private climbing work I have been delivering recently are below. More often than not we will progressively cover much of the following during our days out together.

Summer: Throughout April to October I offer climbing and mountaineering based in North Wales.

- First time climbing

- Learn to lead (all levels)

- Improving belay skills

- Placing gear & building anchors

- Route finding, planning & tactics

- Stance & rope management

- Abseiling

- Self rescue skills

- Fear of falling

- Sea cliff climbing

- Guided rock climbing

Winter: Throughout January to March I offer winter climbing and mountaineering based in Scotland.

- Winter skills

- Ice climbing

- Mixed climbing

- Guided winter climbing

Booking: Interested in a Private Climbing opportunity? Please enquire via the Contact page (button below), the Chat Box, or via the details at the bottom of this page. Let me know where you're currently at as well as what you would love to achieve and we'll take it from there.

Enquire about Private Climbing

PRIVATE CLIMBING

"I’ve been climbing with Jon in the UK (Wales & Scotland) since 2018, 5 trips now!

From being hesitant to trying my first ever climb, to enjoying seconding and now even leading! Each trip has been tailored to exactly what I needed at the time – even if I didn’t know what that was….

Jon has been a superb instructor along the way and gets the balance between teaching and self improvement spot on – if you’re thinking ‘should I’ then the answer is a resounding yes, get yourself booked up."

Ben Herbert - Director d&t

"I didn't really know what to expect, but I wanted to improve my confidence on climbing terrain and further build my mountain skills. The whole week was absolutely fantastic from start to finish.

Jon is incredibly professional, patient and answered all my questions. He tailored the week to meet my needs, discussing all our options whilst taking into account the ever changing conditions. Looking forward to another climbing week next year!"

Moira Weatherstone - Accountant & voluntary treasurer to Scottish Mountain Rescue

“Jon’s climbing skill, guiding expertise and, most importantly, incredible patience has transformed me from a complete newcomer to a competent and confident mountaineer.

He takes a deep interest in his clients and has personally mapped my route to achieving my high altitude goals, and with his experience and support, I can’t wait to achieve them together.”