This is a one-off board climbing workshop run by the legend Jim Pope. In the day Jim will be setting on the new board set, and then will stay to run the board climbing workshop in the evening.

Monday 28th October - 7 till 9pm

Tuesday 29th October - 7 till 9pm - DATE TBC - if you are interested please let us know via Instagram or info@rise-climbing.com

With space for just 6 people, the workshop will last for 2 hours, and costs £65 for members & £80 for non-members.

Jim has been on the GB team for over 10 years and is one of (if not the) most well-rounded British climbers. While competing in both lead and boulder world cups, Jim is also an incredibly accomplished outdoor climber, sending very hard trad, sport, and boulder routes!

From a young age, board climbing has been a key part of Jim’s training, making him a very experienced and accomplished board climber. He also has become one of the best board setters in the UK.

Jim is an experienced climbing coach, giving him the expertise to teach climbers how to maximise their potential on the board.

The workshop will cover the following:

• Introduction

  • Brief board history

  • How we can use the board as a training tool

• Warm up

  • Off the wall vs. on the wall/board

  • Using repetition of easy boulders to refine skills

• Board Technique

  • Using thumbs for stability

  • Engaging shoulders

  • Controlling the cut-loose

  • Toeing in

  • The importance of the trailing leg

To get the most out of the workshop we would recommend that you climb regularly on the board and are able to climb at least approx. board V4/5.

If you have any questions about the sessions please get in touch here.

Book now & come and join Jim on the board!!