Shadowed Matt Thomas on an intro to rock climbing day with a group following COVID Guidelines.
Taught how to put harnesses on, make safe and tie in - rethreaded fig 8’s. Areas to work on could be efficiency, less faff in teaching. Keep eyes on climbers / belayers and remember to do the trust exercise before too high. Make sure clients know to wait until weighting rope for belayer you make ready.
Helped lead abseil, And debrief.
Matt was impressed with composure, safety etc . Learnt a lot and gained confidence in how I would set up.
Then set up more for personal climbing, two bottom ropes. Again efficiency in setting up to maximise time. Taught alternate abseil to friend, and practiced setting up a 3-1 hoist system whilst tied off on another friend. Need to use a smaller sling / prussik less loops to make it easier to slide down before catching etc . Will need to buy a petzl connect for sure!
Amazing day, look forward to going out again with Matt! Make sure to get to Trewartha for more practice
Area :
Devon, Dartmoor and Torbay
Includes Chudleigh and The Dewerstone as well as north and south coast crags, including the Torbay cliffs.
