Climbing Rocks This Weekend

A last minute plug for this weekend's Climbing Rocks Festival for young climbers at the Edinburgh Indoor Climbing Arena (EICA) at Ratho this Saturday - October 10th with bookings now being taken.


The day includes a mix of “Try Climbing Sessions”, Lectures, Competitions, Skills Workshops and various other family activities with around 1,000 slots available in total and you can book a place online right now, particuarly as there are limited slots for some activities.

The Skills Workshops are aimed at both beginners and more advanced climbers with expert coaching from the likes of Natalie Berry from Bearsden, current British Champion who is ranked number 3 in the world in the junior category and Jaime Davidson, Ross Kirkland and Jonathan Field, all British Team members from Scotland.


Kevin Howett, MCofS Mountaineering Development Officer who will be presenting a lecture on climbing outdoors said: "The Climbing Rocks Festival is the first of its kind in the UK - a festival to celebrate climbing aimed at kids. 

"As a result it not only has some of the best adult climbers offering lecturing and coaching sessions, but some of Scotland's best young climbers themselves helping to coach and inspire other children to get involved.  Come on parents; bring your children along and see if they will like climbing – many activities on the day are free and its fun".

You can find more details and book places online at www.quickdrawclimbingrocks.com