HUGH THORNBERY CBE

My climbing experience, indoors and outdoors, spans several decades. I am a qualified Rock Climbimng Development Instructor and Mountain Leader  with experience coaching both adults and children of all ages. I have given many people (both the confident and the nervous!) their first experience of climbing, as well as coached more experienced climbers to excel. I tailor my coaching precisely to the needs of my clients, in every sense, and have experience and understanding of working with physical disabilities, neuro-diversity and mental health issues. 

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I have climbed throughout the UK and Europe, Arctic Norway, the US and Himalaya. I'm just as much at home at the local climbing wall or bouldering gym.

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I had a long professional career working with children and families and as a leader at all levels, in a wide range of different settings.

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Qualifications

Rock Climbing Development Instructor Award

Rock Climbing Instructor Award

Mountain Leader (Summer) Award

Outdoor Activity First Aid

Training​

BMC Climbing Fundamentals 1 and 2

Foundation Coach

 

Current enhanced DBS certificate

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UK Paraclimbing Inclusive Coach

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Member British Mountaineering Council

Member Mountain Training Association

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