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Why Book a Climbing Course with Beyond the Edge?

Aside from our professional qualifications (Between us we hold the following awards; Rock Climbing Instructor, Rock Climbing Development Instructor, Mountain Leader, Winter Mountain Leader, Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, International Mountain Leader and Development Coach) we also have one of the most experienced instructor and coach teams in the UK with vast international experience in all the various climbing disciplines.

Why Book a Climbing Course with Beyond the Edge?

James Swinging around in Kalymos

Here is a small sample of the famous bouldering, climbing and mountaineering areas our core team of seven have visited. Between us we have climbed on on all seven continents. We’ve climbed big walls, competed in and judged climbing competitions, climbed on Himalayan giants and established 1st ascents both in the UK and internationally.

Alex Ekins and Tom Randall bouldering in Utah, USA © Pete Whittaker

Alex upside down in Canyonlands Utah, USA © Pete Whittaker

We’ve bouldered in Fontainebleau, Bishop, Hampi, Hueco Tanks, Rocklands, Magic Wood, Joshua Tree, Castle Hill, Squamish, and of course Stanage Plantation. 

In Europe we have rock climbed in the Verdon, Valle de L’Orco, Orpierre, Calanques, Frankenjura, El Chorro, Siruana, Riglos, La Pedriza, Annot and Ceuse.

Claire bouldering in Rocklands, South Africa

Claire bouldering in Rocklands, South Africa

Further afield we have rock climbed in Canada, in the USA (Joshua Tree, Red Rocks, Canyonlands, Zion, Indian Creek, Tuollumne Meadows and Yosemite), Wadi Rum, Oman, Australia, South Africa, Thailand, Sweden, New Zealand, Morocco, Mongolia and the Falkland Islands.

A female in a red top Climber resting on rocky outcrop in Morocco

Rach in Morocco

We have mountaineered in Greenland, Peru, Patagonia, Morocco, Oman. Norway, Tanzania, Uganda, Chamonix, the Dolomites, Iceland, Arctic Canada, Kurdistan, Georgia, Russia, Ecuador and have experience of climbing in the Himalayas up to and including on 8000m mountains.

Why Book a Climbing Course with Beyond the Edge?

Hati in a gritstone off-width!

We have the qualifications and the experience to help you with your first climbing experience; indoors or outdoors, teach you to lead climb, improve your grade or help and guide you with any of your international climbing and mountaineering ambitions. 

You can find our climbing courses here – www.beyondtheedge.co.uk/skills-courses/rock-climbing/

To join us in Morocco for some winter ascents go here – www.beyondtheedge.co.uk/toubkal-winter-mountaineering/

To talk to us about any bespoke training send us a message and we will get back to you asap.

Alex

Beyond the Edge Ltd is based in the Peak District, easily reached by train from London and within easy travelling distance from Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham and other Northern towns and cities.

We are one of the UKs most experienced providers of climbing, walking, scrambling, mountaineering and navigation training courses. 

Most of our courses are run in the Peak District National Park which has some of the finest rock climbing, bouldering, walking and hiking in the world. 

 

 

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Beth Edwards
21 October 2026
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What an exceptional day. James and Charlie were brilliant. We were a large family group and they tailored the whole day to meet our needs, with great knowledge and experience, bringing such fun along the way. Enjoyed by multi generations from my 7 year old daughter to her active grandparents who watched on. Thank you both, what a day.
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Gemma Scougal
5 October 2026
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Chris has a wealth of knowledge and experience which he shares in a fun, relaxed and easy to understand way. I would definately recommend his courses. I had a fantastic day out learning about not only the red deer and the dilemas a fungi identification but conservation issues and some great facts about trees.
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Joe Parkinson
4 October 2026
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Alex was great! He was very encouraging and felt much calmer as the day went on after being nervous at first. Highly recommend!
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zygasas16
21 September 2026
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Top team really! Completed my RCI training with Alex and Chris. Learned a ton. Completed my RCI assessment with Alex, learned even more. Then came back for outdoor first aid refresher with Chris and had an opportunity to learn from a real mountain rescuer who had a wealth of real life experience and knowledge. 10/10
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Simon Lawrence
20 September 2026
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I completed a two day Hill Skills course with Alex leading and Nigel assisting. There were seven of us with a range of experience and confidence. Alex and Nigel set a lovely tone with it being friendly, relaxed, interesting, and encouraging. We spent a couple of hours both mornings familiarising ourselves with the equipment and testing it out. Then went for a walk that utilised and challenged those skills. Everyone was really friendly and helpful throughout. If you don't know what taking a bearing is, an OS reference, how (or why) to use an emergency shelter, or pacing is, or know the difference between a path or a right of way on a map, then this course is for you. I just completed a two day Lowland Leader training course and used all of the skills from the Hill Skills on it!
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Ollie Russell
13 September 2026
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I recently attended a NNAS silver award. The course was well organised from pre-course contact right through the two days. Claire who instructed the course was friendly, informative, and made sure I maximised my learning and experience for the weekend. Alex also instructed the second day and was equally great. I'd have no hesitation in attending another course with Beyond the edge and recommending them to others.
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Simon King-Cline (theupsidebiz)
13 September 2026
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I did the two day climbing and rope skills course with Alex. It was excellent in every way. His immense experience and knowledge combined with a very patient approach and encouraging attitude delivered a course that was great fun, and full of first class learning. I look forward to doing the remainder of the trad course later this year. 2 months later I then did the two day learn to trad course with James. Again this course was excellent in every way. I look forward to doing more courses such as the multi pitch in Wales.
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George Noble
12 September 2026
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The learn to lead trad course exceeded my expectations. Plenty of practice after some short lessons, James was a brilliant instructor throughout who adapted the course to the goals and level of each student, gave excellent advice to us as individuals and the group, and has offered substantial after care as we consolidate the course material by leading climbs in our own time. Would recommend to anyone.
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Kirsty Malcolm
11 September 2026
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I have just completed the two day Hill Skills course and I can’t recommend it more highly. I’ve been hiking for years and have even done serious hikes like the three peaks, Dolomites and in Austria, but like many I’ve been relying on apps and my phone and knew it was really time to build a proper foundation for my hiking skills. I was blown away by how much I learned from our brilliant instructor Graham. From getting confident with map reading and plotting routes off the trails, to learning about mountain rescue and what to do if things go wrong, this course was packed with amazing info and hands on practical skills. I’ll now be looking to complete my Lowland Leader accreditation and will definitely be back to Beyond the Edge. Thanks again!
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Max McKie
7 September 2026
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Fantastic 2 days spent on the outdoor first aid course. Chris is a great instructor with a lot of experience. I would highly recommend doing this course and booking with Beyond the Edge.
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