I am a rock climbing and mountaineering instructor based in the Forest of Dean, where I have easy access to the limestone cliffs of the Wye Valley.

Although I have climbable rock within 5oo meters of where I live, I take every opportunity to climb in North Wales, Scotland, Picos de Europa- Spain and the European Alps.

I have worked as an instructor for over 15 years with work as varied as abseiling off city centre towers to trek leading in the Arctic.

I hold the Mountain Instructor Certificate which is the highest qualification for instructing summer and winter climbing, and all related mountaineering activities, in the UK.

I am also a member of the British Mountaineering Council the Mountain Leader Training Association and the Association of Mountaineering Instructors

I am always happy to talk about climbing and mountaineering, so if you have any queries or need advice about the sport, equipment, venues, routes, techniques, etc. please drop me a line: alec@guidedmountain.co.uk

Alec