Welcome to our Climber Spotlight!
Our team are constantly impressed and inspired by the young Scottish climbers we meet at climbing clubs, schools, coaching sessions and climbing competitions. We would like to introduce you to some of them and share their stories, which we are sure will motivate you as much as they do us!
Latest climber story:
Rebecca Gilchrist became Scottish Paraclimbing Champion at just 13, overcoming several physical challenges to get there. Her determination, passion and positive attitude are an inspiration to all young climbers.
All our young climber profiles...
Lisa Kean chatted to ClimbScotland Competition Coordinator, Avril Gail, whilst in Munich at the IFSC Bouldering World Cup and found out more about Lisa's climbing and what she's been up to.
Angus Robb, Scott Connor and Scott Coulter are 14, 15 and 12 and have all been climbing for about two years. They have just started climbing outside. Read on for Scott's (Coulter) blog describing their first day sport climbing.
Hannah Kerr shares with us her experience of the Imst Youth Colour Climbing Festival in Austria, where she achieved an awesome third place in her age category!
Christie McLeod started climbing coaching after 10 years of climbing at home and abroad, as well as competing in Scottish and British climbing competitions. She tells us what it is like to be a coach here...
Share your story!
We like to help spread climbing stories around Scotland, in the hope that this will inspire others and show them a potential pathway.
- Would you like to feature on our site or know someone who would? Please get in touch with us at info@climbscotland.net