HUGH THORNBERY CBE

My climbing experience, indoors and outdoors, spans several decades. I am a qualified Rock Climbing Development Instructor and Mountain Leader with experience of 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 coaching 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. ​ 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.​ 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
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Rock Climbing Development Instructor
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Mountain Leader (Summer)
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Outdoor First Aid​
Training
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BMC Climbing Fundamentals 1 & 2
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Foundation Coach
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Improving Climbing Movement and Technique​
Other
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Enhanced DBS
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UK Paraclimbing Collective Inclusive Coach
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Membership of BMC and MTA



