DRY-TOOLING INSTRUCTORS.

Catlin Conner

Catlin is the top ranked female in the GB Ice Climbing Team, Having competed internationally for over 5 years. She is also the Vice President and Head Coach for the Scottish Dry-Tooling Club. 

Neil Blake

A founding member of the GB Ice Climbing team, Neil Blake still sometimes competes for fun. More often though he is found putting up new routes/first ascents at Masson Lees or organising the annual Masson Fest.

Andy Syme

Andy has been ice climbing for over 40 years but is a more recent convert to dry tooling; having become involved when he was President of the BMC. Andy is a driving force behind the development of Dry Tooling at the Hub

RAMON ROMERO

A passionate mountaineer who needed winter training during the warmer months — so he created the Drytooling facilities at The Climbing Hub for like-minded climbers. Always seeking new adventures, from rock climbing to high-altitude expeditions and occasionally getting lost in the Himalayas.