John Kettle Climbing Coach

John Kettle Climbing Coach is a rock climbing coaching centre located in Kendal, Cumbria, England. With over 20 years of coaching experience, John Kettle has helped thousands of climbers improve their performance and enjoyment in the sport. Whether you are a beginner looking to take your first trad leads or an experienced climber aiming for 8th grade redpoints and V11 boulder problems, John has the expertise to guide you towards your goals.

John's personal love for climbing spans four decades, during which he has gained extensive experience in various disciplines, including trad, sport, and ice climbing. He has accomplished first ascents of routes in these categories, embarked on solo winter expeditions, and even played a role in developing new bouldering venues. If there is a summit, climb, or new grade that inspires you, John's enthusiasm will match yours, and he will use his proven coaching approach to make it happen.

In addition to his coaching achievements, John is also a published author. His bestselling book on climbing technique is highly regarded within the climbing community. Furthermore, he delivers training for coaches internationally and has written coaching skills articles for notable publications such as UKClimbing, Training Beta, and the Professional Mountaineer magazine.

As a climbing guide, John is based in the picturesque Lake District, a renowned climbing destination in the UK. He holds the distinction of being the only person to currently possess both the highest UK coaching award, the Performance Coach, and the Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor certification. No matter the difficulty or location of your dream route, climb, or scramble, John is committed to doing everything possible to help you reach your full potential.

To get in touch with John Kettle Climbing Coach, you can reach him at 07764 936802 or by emailing ask@johnkettle. Whether you are looking for in-person coaching, online coaching, or simply seeking to improve your climbing technique with his highly regarded book, John is ready to assist you on your climbing journey.