Jim Weaver

I’ve been a keen climber since the age of 15 which means I’m now in my third decade of climbing. I hold the nationally recognised qualification of Rock Climbing Development Instructor (RCDI) which is awarded by the Mountain Training Association of which I am a member. I am also a member of the British Mountaineering Council (BMC).

As a professional climbing instructor I am obliged to have Public Liability Insurance and a current Wilderness First Aid certificate. I also have fully comprehensive business related car insurance. I have been DBS checked and I hold a certificate for that.

My climbing life has taken me all around the British Isles & Europe and into Morocco & Canada. I love sea cliffs, multi-pitch mountain crags, Scottish Winter routes and cascade ice climbing. I’m perfectly happy bouldering or sport climbing on a sunny day too though!

My usual indoor wall is Mile End Climbing Wall in London. I have a part-time job at the shop which is based there. The shop is called Rock On for whom I’ve worked for over twenty years. As a result, my knowledge and expertise in climbing equipment, its use and history, is somewhat extensive.

The trips I organise are usually to places like The Peak District, Portland in Dorset, or occasionally around the Bristol area. They are often single day trips or two day affairs but any number of multiple days could be considered. I can take a single person climbing or up to four maximum. Any more than that is too many to give everyone a fair share of time and valuable experience, but I can look into booking an extra instructor if a larger group are keen. Any bespoke trip can be arranged within reason, so whatever your aims and ambitions - just ask.

Climbing for me is a way of life. It can be physically tough, mentally challenging and incredibly rewarding. It can take you to the most unexpected places, and show you life at the most peculiar of angles. It can be mind-blowingly exhilarating and occasionally reduce you to tears. It has brought me many strong friendships and I’ve forged tight bonds with my climbing partners over the years. I thank my lucky stars that my best mate introduced me to it all those years ago.

Let’s go climbing!

Jim