Everest climber to attend Festival of Climbing

28 July 2011

Mountaineer Jack Sutcliffe will visit Surrey Sports Park next week for the third summer festival this year.

Young climber Jack tackled Mount Everest in 2009, rising to a breath-taking altitude of 8848m above sea-level, after leaving full time work to fulfil his passion for climbing. On Saturday 6th August, as a part of an afternoon of free sessions on offer, Jack will deliver a talk on his experiences which will prove inspirational for anyone interested in climbing, from absolute beginner to more advanced levels.

As well as Jack’s talk you can take part in a number of free activities to suit everyone, with taster sessions for those just starting out, a Bouldering competition for junior regulars and technique coaching for both male and female climbers.

Programme for the day:
Drop-in 1 hour taster sessions 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3, 3.30, 4, 4.30 & 5pm
(Note: minimum of 2 climbers, maximum of 4 per session)

Junior Bouldering competition 9.00-11.45am
(Note: Saturday Junior club members only. Participants must have completed Bouldering session level 2 in their log book)

Talk from Jack Sutcliffe 1.30-2.30pm
(Squash court seating area)

Male technique coaching session 12-1pm
(Note: maximum 6 climbers)

Female technique coaching session 1-2pm
(Note: maximum 6 climbers)

Adults Bouldering introduction class 2-3pm
(Note: maximum 6 climbers)

Boreal footwear demo