My climbing journey began over 25 years ago in Montserrat, near Barcelona, on a casual weekend with a good friend to try something new. Somehow, we ended up straight on a multi-pitch climb! I certainly didn't show any natural talent, but something about the experience captivated me.
It wasn't just the climbing itself. It was the personal challenge, the sense of adventure, the beautiful places it takes you and, most importantly, the people you meet along the way. I was hooked, and I haven't stopped climbing since.
Over the years, my passion has taken me from rock climbing to ice climbing and high-altitude mountaineering, exploring incredible places and sharing unforgettable experiences with people who have become lifelong friends. I've had my successes, plenty of failures and countless lessons along the way. If climbing has taught me anything, it's that there's always something new to learn, no matter how experienced you become.
The Climbing Hub is another chapter in that journey.
I wanted to create more than just an indoor climbing centre. My vision is to build a welcoming community where people of all ages and abilities can discover climbing, challenge themselves, develop confidence, make friends and perhaps find the inspiration for their own adventures beyond the walls.
I believe climbing has something special to offer everyone. You don't need to be naturally talented, exceptionally strong or have ambitions to climb Everest. You just need a little curiosity and a willingness to give it a go. After all, that's exactly how it started for me.
I'm still climbing, still learning and still dreaming of the next adventure. Through The Climbing Hub, I hope to help others discover the same passion that changed my life all those years ago.
Climbing is a journey. Let's make it a great one.