by John Bradshaw | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog
I didn’t think I needed a new belay device. The GriGri has been clipped to my harness for years, and like most climbers who’ve used one long enough, I’d stopped questioning it. It just worked. So when I picked up the Edelrid Pinch, I wasn’t expecting much beyond a...
by John Bradshaw | Jun 10, 2026 | Blog
Whether you’ve never had a coaching session before or you’re just curious about how I work, this post explains exactly what happens in my coaching sessions. Hopefully it demonstrates a clear picture of the process from start to finish. Before the session A...
by John Bradshaw | May 28, 2026 | Blog
A complete guide to the rack I carry on every trad climb — what each piece is, why I chose it, and how it all fits together. Trad climbing is all about adventure but you need to be prepared. Unlike sport climbing, where the bolts are already in the wall, trad means...
by John Bradshaw | May 28, 2026 | Blog
On the abrasive magic of Peak District gritstone, A Dream of White Horses, and why British trad climbing has given me more than I realised or thought it would. TRAD CLIMBING :Â THE ROACHES :Â GOGARTHÂ : MENTAL HEALTH Ask me where I feel most at home on rock, and...
