Outdoor pursuits training diary, Dartmoor, Devon, UK and Spain

Weekly Diary <2006 - 2007>
Online diary recording the trainees' progress through the course.

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14

Week 11 - Canoe coaching and lead climbing The second part of the course is very much student led. During this stage the instructors spend more time watching and giving feedback. As the weather held Bosigran, a classic cornish crag, invited the group to log a few more lead climbs taking them towards their SPA training criteria. Coaching different client groups in canoes on the water was also part of this week and is a prerequisite towards the level 2 assessment which is looming up for the students.

A canoe coaching session with a group of young people. These sessions need to be imformative yet fun. A good coach will be able to find a good balance.	Placing good protection is fundemental to safe climbing. Here a student is doing just that under the watchful eye of the instructor.	Taking time to place good protection.

An instructor giving advice at the top of the route.. no time to admire the beautiful surroundings		Tying the knot before heading upwards. The equipment needed to lead climb is clearly seen on the harness of the climber.