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James Thacker Mountaineering was born out of our vast enthusiasm for climbing across the UK; and a need for competitively priced skills training.

The vast majority of courses are delivered by James Thacker, however from time to time you may work with the following Associates. We have taken the unusual step of forging a strong alliance between top professional instructors in two quite seperate geographical areas.

All are Mountain Instructors and exceptionally experienced mountaineers, who are chosen due to a mix of their technical skills, qualifications, teaching and sound interpersonal skills. Invariably all of these people are friends as well as colleagues, most importantly being 'activists' in the fields of climbing and mountaineering. This depth of experience ensures that you won't just receive a "text book" answer to any question but one that is based on real experience.

Andy Turner

Andy Turner has been a commited climber for over 15 years. Based in the Lake District Andy is a highly experienced instructor who also holds the Mountain Instructors Certificate (MIC). As a regular Scottish winter activist he is often to be found working, or just out climbing on Ben Nevis. Andy also has ascents to his credit of major mountains in the greater ranges such as Cerro Torre, Patagonia, combined with a recent attempt on the north face of Machermo, Nepal.

Andy's Highlights:

  • First Ascent of 'The Secret' IX,9, Ben Nevis
  • 'Compressor Route' Cerro Torre, Patagonia
  • North Face of the Matterhorn, 1000m ED1
  • North Face of the Grande Charmoz, 900m TD
  • First ascent of Sioux Wall, VIII,8, Ben Nevis

 

Dave Hollinger

Dave Hollinger has a long tradional mountaineering background spanning orienteering, rock climbing to high standard alpinism in the greater ranges. Dave has been an active instructor for many years holding the Mountain Instructors Certificate (MIC) and the coveted IFMGA Mountain Guides Carnet.

Dave's Highlights:

  • Second Ascent of a route on Ama Dablam in alpine style
  • North Face of the Matterhorn, 1000m ED1
  • North Face of the Eiger, 1000m ED2
  • The ability to climb E4 at Gogarth.

 

Rob Jarvis

Rob has had a long and traditional mountaineering apprenticeship and has visited most of the fantastic venues here in the UK for rock and ice climbing. Another highly experienced instructor who holds the Mountain Instructors Award (MIC). In addition, Rob is also an Aspirant British Mountain Guide and is looking forward to working in Europe, his normal base being Fort William.

Rob's Highlights:

  • North Face of Les Droites, 1000m TD
  • North Face of the Grande Jorasses, 1000m TD
  • Slav Route (solo), Ben Nevis, VI,5
  • Right Wall, Dinas Cromlech, E5

Other associates include: Paul Knowles and Darren Saxton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andy Turner on Liathach

 

 

Dave Hollinger on the North Face of the Aiguille Sans Nom :: Chamonix

 

 

Rob Jarvis at home in the Highlands

 
 

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