Profile – Mark Edwards
My whole life has been shaped by climbing, for over 38 years I have had the privilege of climbing in some of the most beautiful and challenging places in the world from the wilderness of the Jordanian desert to the big mean walls of Yosemite Valley in California.
Climbing enables me to enjoy nature in its purest form, it gives me a great sense of well being and keeps me fit. The technical and mental challenge of climbing is exhilarating. I enjoy the diversity of rock and the fact that each move or step you make requires you to employ your skills in a new and fresh way.
I like teaching the art of climbing because I get great satisfaction passing on technical skills that may have baffled students or clients for years. Every person I teach has different abilities and it is a great to empower them to be better and more confident climbers. Some of my best experiences have been climbing with students, encouraging and fostering their potential whilst on a cracking route surrounded by breathtaking scenery. You just can’t beat days like that!
My Qualifications
- 28 years experience as a climbing instructor
- MIA - Mountain Instructor Award
- ML Summer - Mountain Leader Summer Award
- Full Member of AMI - Association of Mountain Instructors
My Key Achievements
- E10 Rewind first ascent 1999, first E10 recorded in the world
- Over 50 E7 and above first ascents in Cornwall
- Over 20 E7 and above first ascents in Spain
- Over 18 8a to 8B+s first ascents in Europe
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