点评:I attended the Mountaineering Scotland Ready to Rock - Learn to Trad Climb 2-day course in Glen Nevis, with Max instructing me and another student.
Max was exceptional, in the lead up to the course, throughout the weekend’s training, and following the course.
Facing slightly ‘Scottish’ weather on the first day, Max cleverly adapted the training to the conditions, delivering theory training and activities in relative shelter, meaning that later that day, and throughout the Sunday, we were able to make the most of the better conditions for climbing.
The other student and I had very different levels of knowledge, skills and experience - additionally, the other student was not from the UK and was learning in a second language. Max’s instructional skill was impressive in these circumstances - tailoring the training to our individual needs, and also taking time to talk through equivalent terminology in other countries, etc. throughout the training, we were both fully engaged, and enjoyed every moment!
Max’s focus on safety, not only our own, but that of other climbers on the crags, gave me a real sense of comfort, throughout the weekend. His approach in this regard was fantastic - not overbearing, rather anticipatory, questioning, and appropriately light-hearted “are you sure you want to do that?”.
Max was also fantastic in letting us commiunicate our own goals for the weekend, and working to achieve those, in addition to the course syllabus - I was grateful for the opportunity to lead (with coaching), and to try some harder pitches.
Finally, aside from the coaching, Max communicated with us well before the course, adapting meeting points to meet our needs; he also took some great photos and videos - both of us climbing, and of rope / anchor setups, etc.
Overall, a truly exceptional weekend, which has given me the bug for trad climbing! Improvers’ course next, perhaps!
Thanks again Max!!
翻译:我参加了苏格兰登山协会在格伦尼维斯举办的“Ready to Rock - 学习传统攀登”两日课程,Max 负责指导我和另一名学生。
Max 在课程开始前、整个周末的训练以及课程结束后都表现出色。
第一天的天气略带“苏格兰”的特色,Max 巧妙地根据当地情况调整了训练,在相对隐蔽的地方进行理论训练和活动,这意味着当天晚些时候以及整个周日,我们能够充分利用更好的攀岩条件。
我和另一名学生的知识、技能和经验水平差异很大——此外,另一名学生并非来自英国,而是在用第二语言学习。在这种情况下,Max 的教学技巧令人印象深刻——他根据我们的个人需求定制培训,并花时间讲解其他国家的对应术语等等。在整个培训过程中,我们都全身心投入,享受每一刻!
Max 非常注重安全,不仅关注我们自身安全,也关注其他攀岩者的安全,这让我整个周末都感到无比安心。他在这方面的应对方式非常棒——没有咄咄逼人,而是积极主动地提问,并且会适度地用轻松的语气问我们:“你确定要这么做吗?”
Max 也非常乐意让我们交流周末的目标,并努力实现这些目标,当然,前提是要完成课程大纲。我很感激有机会在教练的指导下带领我们攀爬,并尝试一些难度更高的绳距。
最后,除了教练之外,Max 在课程开始前也与我们进行了充分的沟通,根据我们的需求调整了集合地点;他还拍摄了一些很棒的照片和视频——包括我们两人攀爬的照片、绳索/锚点设置的照片等等。
总而言之,这是一个非常棒的周末,这让我对传统攀岩产生了浓厚的兴趣!也许接下来会去参加进阶课程!
再次感谢 Max!!