About
Climb South West deliver a range of exciting rock climbing and mountaineering activities. We are based in Devon but offer our services across the South West and Snowdonia. Our fully supported ultra trail events are a fantastic way of meeting like-minded people or raising money for your chosen charity. We would like to share our expertise and enthusiasm for the outdoors with you and are able to tailor our courses and venues to meet your specific needs. Our speciality is to make use of some truly magical, adventurous and exciting places. This allows us to get away from the average crowd.
We are fully insured to cover all aspects of rock climbing, mountaineering and challenge events.
Our activities include:
- All aspects of rock climbing and mountaineering
- Navigation training
- Mountain training qualifications
- Ultra Trail Events
- Charity abseils and expeditions
- Technical advice
Our Story
Climb South West was founded by Justin Nicholas. He has over 20 years experience climbing, exploring and working in mountain training. He is a Mountain Instructor Award holder and a full member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors. He is a qualified teacher and has a wide range of other land and water based outdoor qualifications.
Justin is passionate about the outdoors, along with the naturally occurring adventures and challenges that it has to offer. His enthusiasm for adventure, exploration and challenge continues to drive him through every aspect of his life.
Justin has worked in outdoor and adventurous activities since 1997. His experience includes Outdoor Centres, Managing Climbing Walls, Leading Expeditions, Programme Managing College Courses, Training and Assessing for Mountain Training England and Leading Climbing Holidays in the UK and Europe.
Justin’s wider interests include kayaking and running ultra marathons. He lives with his wife and two children in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Enjoying the great outdoors is a cornerstone for their family life.
