The Peak Climbing School

The Peak Climbing School Inspiring people to climb since 2018 - Instruction | Coaching | Guiding Climbing fundamentally changed our lives.

It’s more than just a job or hobby, it’s a lifestyle, which has created endless adventures and experiences. With the lowest course ratios of anyone, run by a team of incredibly psyched climbing professionals, our aim is a simple; share knowledge. Whether you want to try it for the first time with no expectations, or one day dream of summiting Everest, we can start or help you on your journey and will take you as near, or as far as you wish to go.

Want to take your outdoor climbing to the next level and become independent?Our Becoming Independent courses are a progr...
20/01/2025

Want to take your outdoor climbing to the next level and become independent?

Our Becoming Independent courses are a progression from our Intro Climbing Experience course, however it is still open to beginners looking for a more advanced start. On this course you will learn how to tie in, fit equipment and belay, but also be introduced to rope rigging techniques, top rope set ups and more. We will also look at some advanced movement techniques to help your climbing progress into the future.

If you are looking for a more advanced start or already know how to climb safely inside or have some outdoor experience, jumping straight onto this course is absolutely fine with us!

For more info on this course or any others we provide please visit...

www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses

or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪

For loads of great free skills and knowledge why not check out our YouTube channel or our blog?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLWFSN4Be_vBRpF4geGl4A

https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/blog/

Cracking few days on the first Winter Skills course of the year - conditions weren’t quite perfect however as per we cra...
19/01/2025

Cracking few days on the first Winter Skills course of the year - conditions weren’t quite perfect however as per we cracked on and delivered all the skills needed to get about in the harsh winter conditions.

- Photo 1 some night nav after Ben McDui summit at 5pm, stars were out and team did mega navigating back with map and compass back home.
- Photo 2: McDui summit for some epic shots at sunset - Photo 3: Travelled to the summit via one of Scotland’s top 10 scrambling ridge lines Fiacalli Ridge
- Photo 4: some campon and ice axe skills 💪

Massive thanks to the team for their hard work over the weekend, many new things learnt and covered - off to more adventure soon 😊

New year, new skills? Why not give trad climbing a go in 2025? Learning to trad climb is not only beneficial for single ...
13/01/2025

New year, new skills? Why not give trad climbing a go in 2025?

Learning to trad climb is not only beneficial for single pitch rock climbs, but the skills learnt on this course are transferable to all styles of climbing. Once you have mastered the art of trad climbing, almost the entire world of climbing is open for you to explore. This course will teach you competency to climb confidently on single pitch crags in the stunning Peak District!

For more info on this course or any others we provide please visit...

www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses

or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪

For loads of great free skills and knowledge why not check out our YouTube channel or our blog?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLWFSN4Be_vBRpF4geGl4A

https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/blog/

Yippee! Snow has arrived across the UK. The mountains are looking snow-capped and ready for some winter adventures! Do y...
08/01/2025

Yippee! Snow has arrived across the UK. The mountains are looking snow-capped and ready for some winter adventures!

Do you know what to pack for venturing out in winter?

If not, then why not check out our latest blog!

https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/blog/winter-kit-list/
We only have 2 remaining spaces on our Winter Skills course on 17th to 19th January 2025!!! Book Now!!

https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses/mountaineering-courses/winter-mountain-skills/

For more info on this course or any others we provide please visit...

www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses

or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪

For loads of great free skills and knowledge why not check out our YouTube channel?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLWFSN4Be_vBRpF4geGl4A

New year, new skills? Why not try winter mountaineering? Winter mountaineering in Scotland is like nothing else; remote,...
06/01/2025

New year, new skills? Why not try winter mountaineering?

Winter mountaineering in Scotland is like nothing else; remote, harsh but undeniably beautiful. Our 3 day courses cover all the skills vital to planning your trips in full winter conditions. We run this course in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland and will be based in Aviemore for the duration of the week. From here we have loads of options to head up onto the Cairngorm Plateau and tick off a whole host of stunning Peaks, whilst we teach you all the skills you'll need to head off by yourselves in the future!

For more info on this course or any others we provide please visit...

www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses

or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪

For loads of great free skills and knowledge why not check out our YouTube channel and our blog?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLWFSN4Be_vBRpF4geGl4A

https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/blog/

What an amazing year 2024 has been ☺️- Firstly I want to thank everyone who has supported, climbed or visited us or th...
01/01/2025

What an amazing year 2024 has been ☺️- Firstly I want to thank everyone who has supported, climbed or visited us or this year - Your support means the world and without it we wouldn't exist! 🩷 Much Love The PCS Team - Bring on 2025

For more info on this course or any others we provide please visit...

www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses

or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪

For loads of great free skills and knowledge why not check out our YouTube channel?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLWFSN4Be_vBRpF4geGl4A

New set this week will be on the Logo and Prow area 😄Start the new year with some new routes 💪
31/12/2024

New set this week will be on the Logo and Prow area 😄

Start the new year with some new routes 💪

Christmas & New Year opening hours for The Peak Climbing Wall!We will be open Xmas eve till 8pm - if you come on xmas ev...
20/12/2024

Christmas & New Year opening hours for The Peak Climbing Wall!

We will be open Xmas eve till 8pm - if you come on xmas eve we will be giving out free mince pies! ooooh how lovely!

Yay!!! It's snowing ❄️The first significant snowfall of the winter is here! And we are beyond excited 😁Why not come and ...
19/11/2024

Yay!!! It's snowing ❄️

The first significant snowfall of the winter is here! And we are beyond excited 😁

Why not come and explore the mountains with us? And learn how to move through them independently and safely at the same time?

Our experienced and friendly instructors will guide you through the necessary skills to operate in this magical and challenging landscape:

We have a 3 course dates available:
17th to 19th January- 3 spaces
7th to 9th February- 6 spaces
7th to 9th March- 6 spaces

For more info please click below:
https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/.../winter-mountain.../

or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪

Winter Tips Series!!!⁠⁠With the temperature outside dropping and the night's getting ever shorter we want to winterise y...
12/11/2024

Winter Tips Series!!!⁠
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With the temperature outside dropping and the night's getting ever shorter we want to winterise you for the months to come! ⁠
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TOP TIP NUMBER 5: Hot juice or tea??
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Replacing your regular water bottle with a flask of hot juice or sweet tea (other options are available!) will provide warmth to heat your core temperature when you drink it, plus a regular will potentially freeze up!

If you preheat your flask with boiling water, before you fill it up with a drink of your choice it will stay warmer for longer! ⁠
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Want to learn more winter skills? We have 3 Winter Skills course running in 2025! Check out our website for more details: ⁠
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https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses/mountaineering-courses/winter-mountain-skills/⁠
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or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪⁠
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For loads of great free skills and knowledge why not check out our YouTube channel?⁠
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLWFSN4Be_vBRpF4geGl4A⁠
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Winter Tips Series!!!⁠⁠With the temperature outside dropping and the night's getting ever shorter we want to winterise y...
10/11/2024

Winter Tips Series!!!⁠
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With the temperature outside dropping and the night's getting ever shorter we want to winterise you for the months to come! ⁠
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TOP TIP NUMBER 4: Know your map scales!
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The landscape in winter cloaked in snow and thick with clouds is a very different one to summer. Fences and walls are hidden, streams are buried and small features vanish! Using a larger scale map (1:50k or 1:40k) allows you to focus on the largest features whilst navigating, however smaller scales (1:25k or even 1:10k) can be essential in steep terrain.

Printing small sections of map contained in a waterproof map case attached to you makes managing it much easier and removes the chance of it being blown away!

⁠Carrying a GPS back-up is always advisable, but the cold is a battery killer!

Want to learn more winter skills? We have 3 Winter Skills course running in 2025! Check out our website for more details: ⁠
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https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses/mountaineering-courses/winter-mountain-skills/⁠
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or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪⁠
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For loads of great free skills and knowledge why not check out our YouTube channel?⁠
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLWFSN4Be_vBRpF4geGl4A⁠
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Winter Tips Series!!!⁠⁠With the temperature outside dropping and the night's getting ever shorter we want to winterise y...
08/11/2024

Winter Tips Series!!!⁠
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With the temperature outside dropping and the night's getting ever shorter we want to winterise you for the months to come! ⁠
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TOP TIP NUMBER 3: Reseal your waterproofs!

More often than not you will be travelling from a wet valley up through the freezing level and back again, if you get wet at the start of the day at best your body will be working very hard to keep you warm at worst you could succumb to hyperthermia!

Each jacket manufacturer has advice on the process of re-waterproofing your jacket and trousers!

Want to learn more winter skills? We have 3 Winter Skills course running in 2025! Check out our website for more details: ⁠
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https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses/mountaineering-courses/winter-mountain-skills/⁠
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or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪⁠
⁠
For loads of great free skills and knowledge why not check out our YouTube channel?⁠
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLWFSN4Be_vBRpF4geGl4A⁠
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Winter Tips Series!!!⁠⁠With the temperature outside dropping and the night's getting ever shorter we want to winterise y...
06/11/2024

Winter Tips Series!!!⁠
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With the temperature outside dropping and the night's getting ever shorter we want to winterise you for the months to come! ⁠
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TOP TIP NUMBER 2: Make a snack pack!

Stopping for regular breaks in winter when travelling in the hills or mountains is often not ideal, as it can cause your body temperature to drop when exposed to the elements.

A pre-prepared bag of your favourite sweet treats such as bite-sized pieces of chocolate, MM’s, dried mango and other snacks can be kept in a jacket pocket to keep you well supplied with sugar when you need it most! Also by keeping it near your body it stays soft and chewy!!

My personal favourite is dried mango and cashew nuts! 👌

Want to learn more winter skills? We have 3 Winter Skills course running in 2025! Check out our website for more details: ⁠
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https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses/mountaineering-courses/winter-mountain-skills/⁠
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or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪⁠
⁠
For loads of great free skills and knowledge why not check out our YouTube channel?⁠
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLWFSN4Be_vBRpF4geGl4A⁠
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Winter Tips Series!!!With the temperature outside dropping and the night's getting ever shorter we want to winterise you...
04/11/2024

Winter Tips Series!!!

With the temperature outside dropping and the night's getting ever shorter we want to winterise you for the months to come!

TOP TIP NUMBER 1: Carry a spare plastic bag in your rucksack!

Cold hands is never a fun experience and Shep's face says it all, as he battles hot aches! So, carrying multi-pairs of gloves or mittens is a must in damp and cold conditions!

No matter how waterproof your gloves say they are, they unfortunately have a big hole in them for your hands. Your gloves will likely get wet from rain, snow and sweat whilst you walk or climb. By carrying a spare plastic bag you can seal them up when you change gloves and they won’t saturate everything else in your rucksack.

Want to learn more winter skills? We have 3 Winter Skills course running in 2025! Check out our website for more details:

https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses/mountaineering-courses/winter-mountain-skills/

or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪

For loads of great free skills and knowledge why not check out our YouTube channel?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLWFSN4Be_vBRpF4geGl4A

02/11/2024

Winter in Scotland isn't always like this!! Well, sometimes it isn't! 😂

Scotland's wild and desolate mountains offer a unique environment to find solitude and experience the raw power of the elements, particularly in winter!

Do you have the skills to travel safely and make good decisions when the weather turns nasty? If not, then why don't you join one of our winter skills courses running in early 2025!

Our experienced and friendly instructors will guide you through the necessary skills to operate in this magical and challenging landscape.

We have a 3 course dates available:
17th to 19th January- 5 spaces
7th to 9th February- 6 spaces
7th to 9th March- 6 spaces

For more info please click below:
https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses/mountaineering-courses/winter-mountain-skills/

or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪

For loads of great free skills and knowledge why not check out our YouTube channel?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLWFSN4Be_vBRpF4geGl4A

Scrambling! Its not just a wet weather activity. Although it does make for a very good one!Torrential rain didn't stop t...
21/10/2024

Scrambling! Its not just a wet weather activity. Although it does make for a very good one!

Torrential rain didn't stop these happy pair from getting the most out of their day of scrambling in . The weather only adding new dimension to the already exciting an challenging activity, although perhaps there was more moving than stopping to look at the views on this occasion!

Looking to add some adventure into your life? Or perhaps you'd like to gain the confidence and skills to go and explore the British mountains.
Whatever you climbing and mountaineering needs we can help!
For more information visit our website (Link in Bio)⁠
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Or want to talk to us in person, contact us on:⁠
☎️01538 300174⁠
✉️[email protected]⁠

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Winter in Scotland isn't always like this!! Well, sometimes it isn't! 😂 Scotland's wild and desolate mountains offer a unique environment to find solitude and experience the raw power of the elements, particularly in winter! Do you have the skills to travel safely and make good decisions when the weather turns nasty? If not, then why don't you join one of our winter skills courses running in early 2025! Our experienced and friendly instructors will guide you through the necessary skills to operate in this magical and challenging landscape. We have a 3 course dates available: 17th to 19th January- 5 spaces 7th to 9th February- 6 spaces 7th to 9th March- 6 spaces For more info please click below: https://www.peakclimbingschool.co.uk/courses/mountaineering-courses/winter-mountain-skills/ or feel free to call us on 01538300174 😁💪 For loads of great free skills and knowledge why not check out our YouTube channel? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLWFSN4Be_vBRpF4geGl4A #winter #mountain #scotland

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