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MATT JONES ROCK CLIMBING AND MOUNTAINEERING

COACH - INSTRUCTOR - GUIDE

"MASSIVELY HELPS IN COURSES TO HAVE A GOOD INSTRUCTOR, AND I DON'T THINK I COULD OF ASKED FOR A BETTER ONE!" Sian, Mountain Leader Trainee

Matt on the first ascent of "Resident Bush" E5

Matt has made the first ascents of over 100 recorded climbs in the UK and abroad

Running seismic fibre optic cables over 100m cliffs on the edge of the Sahara

That's chalk dust on my tshirt, not dandruff!

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Accredited Practitioner for the Institute of Outdoor Learning

ABOUT ME

MATT JONES

"Hello, and Welcome! Croeso!

About Me?

I started climbing as a teenager in the 1980s. Climbing became an obsession. I took a year out of university to focus on climbing, and began working as a Climbing Instructor over 20 years ago in Spain. Am still on my year out!

I have since worked all over the world, with many different organisations, including some of the most influential adventure training providers: National and Local Outdoor Education Centres; World Challenge; UK+UAE Military and Special Forces; Outward Bound; the Oil and Gas Industry (Mountain Safety).

WHY GO VERTICAL?

Quite simply to give you the best possible Introduction, Progression, and Training in Rock Climbing, Mountaineering and Gorge Walking possible:

Focussed on YOU: I deal personally with every single booking from enquiry to delivery. If you send a message, it will be me that replies.
Safe Enjoyable Learning, leaving the egos at home
We pride ourselves and invest heavily in only using high quality equipment - responsibly sourced wherever possible
Award winning approach to minimising our environmental and carbon footprint

Please take a look around and do get in touch if you have any questions.

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Climbing in the Ogwen Valley, North Wales

OUR SERVICES

GO Vertical is the North Wales provider of British Mountaineering Council Club Training courses. We are an approved provider of Continued Professional Development for the Association of Mountaineering Instructors.

GO Vertical also delivers coaching, guiding and instruction in Rock Climbing, Hill Walking and Scrambling, and Gorge Walking. Suitable for clients of all ages and abilities.

We have a small range of courses available to book online. In addition, because we appreciate that every one of our clients is an individual with differing levels of experience, we are always keen to discuss your requirements to create a package specific to you.

Everything we deliver is designed WITH YOU to maximise your enjoyment, confidence, skills and lead towards greater independence.

ROCK CLIMBING AND ABSEILING

"The Best Sport in the World"

We offer Coaching, Instruction and Guiding in all aspects of Climbing. For individuals, families and groups.

TEAM BUILDING

Outdoor and Adventure activities provide an ideal platform for effective team building events and workshops. We have many years of experience building teamwork with organisations including Outward Bound, the Ministry of Defence, the UAE Military and Special Forces.

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WALKING AND SCRAMBLING

Snowdon. Crib Goch. Tryfan North Ridge...

Coaching, Instruction and Guiding on these classic routes and more. From walks to Grade 3 Scrambles. For individuals, families and groups.

CHARITY EVENTS

Thinking of raising money for a good cause? We offer some fun and exciting options to help create a successful event.

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GORGE WALKING

Climb up waterfalls, jump off ledges, plunge into deep pools. In some of the most beautiful spots in North Wales.

For individuals, families and groups.

CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

With over 30 years experience of climbing across all disciplines, we deliver CPD courses for the Association of Mountaineering Instructors, Mountain Training Association and other organisations.

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BMC TRAINING COURSES

We are the sole providers in North Wales of the full range of BMC Club Training courses. If you are a member of a BMC affiliated Club, and would like to brush up on your skills in Navigation, Scrambling and/or Trad and Sport Climbing, Book Online.

Learning to Trad Lead Climb at Holyhead Mountain

SUCCESS STORIES

"Matt’s calm and relaxed approach to teaching rock skills is one of the best parts of being instructed by him"

September 2019

"Matt is a brilliant leader and teacher, and a super amazing person. He helped everyone in the group feel confident and comfortable and everyone took a lot away from the training course."

LIZZIE

September 2019

"As complete novices we were a little nervous but Matt's calm, reassuring and expert tuition put us all completely at ease."

SARAH

August 2019

Matt was everything you could hope for - experienced, patient and personable...

HIS KIT WAS SUPERIOR... "

VALDIS

April 2019