 Due to bad weather, the ongoing training for Ali, Lee and Vinnie took place at the Quay Climbing Centre in Exeter. We spent the session working on movement technique and learning to lead climb, covering areas such a belayer position, clipping position, rope management, route selection, falling and catching falls. Next session indoors they'll all get their first leads done. Thanks to Anna Hearnden for her help.
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 On Friday Clean Ascent continued with the outdoor training program for Ali, Lee and Vinnie, this time at Greator Rocks near Hound Tor. They all top roped 4 routes from Severe to VS 4c. Above is Ali on Gangnam Style HS 4b. We also talked through anchor selection and use for top/bottom rope set ups.
 Had the chance for an afterwork climb with MIA Jay jackson of Climb Cornwall, who thankfully, is also a director of Clean Ascent. Jay followed me up the excellent but 'adventurous' Seagul Salad in blisteringly hot weather. Thanks for building a bomber abseil despite the dubious rock Jay!
 Friend and instructor Cameron Reynolds-Beer is working towards his SPA so we headed up to Haytor and did some simulated leading.
 Headed up to Haytor to teach seconding skills and work on gear placement from the ground. Vinnie and Lee seconded their first and second trad routes. We had a great day in the sunshine and i'm very happy and impressed with their progress. Thanks to instructor Anna Hearnden, who was along to shadow, for her help.
 Spent the day at The Quay with Vinnie and Lee as part of a Clean Ascent training program. They both made huge improvements with their personal climbing, belaying and hazard spotting.
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