Improve your skills
Neil Gresham Masterclasses at The Mothership
After the success of previous events, from 14-15 Mar, we are hosting another series of exclusive climbing technique masterclasses with one of the UK’s top climbers and world-renowned climbing-training expert – Neil Gresham. Choose from sessions including: supportive gym training for climbing, technique for overhangs, endurance training, fingerboarding and a very special “complete masterclass”.
These sessions will be ideal to help you prepare for your projects and goals on the crag this Spring. Scroll to the bottom of this page to book via our widget.
Fri 14 Mar 2025
Session 1 = Circuit Boards for Endurance Training
How to structure your sessions to develop strength/endurance and long/endurance for sport and trad climbing. Technique tips for climbing with a smoother, more efficient style and mental tips for pushing harder.
Time – 4-5pm (60 minutes)
Cost – £30
Max participants – 10
Level – Font 6a – Font 6c (V2 – V4), French 6b to French 7a (VS to E3) climbers
Session 2 = Neil Gresham’s ‘Complete’ Masterclass
An intensive overview of essential training, technique and tactics, including warming up, movement skills, training structure, bouldering tactics, use of the circuit board and supportive gym conditioning.
Time – 5:30-7pm (90 minutes)
Cost – £40
Max participants – 10
Level – Font 6a – Font 6c (V2 – V4), French 6b to French 7a (VS to E3) climbers
Session 3 = Supportive Gym Training for Climbing
Train your opposition muscles to avoid injury. Use the Suspension straps to build ‘crusher’ compression strength and strengthen your core and shoulders for overhangs. Essential flexibility training to assist recovery and promote a fluid climbing style.
Time – 7:30-8:30pm (60 minutes)
Cost – £30
Max participants – 10
Level – Font 6a – Font 6c (V2 – V4), French 6b to French 7a (VS to E3) climbers
Sat 15 Mar 2025
Session 1 = Supportive Gym Training for Climbing
Train your opposition muscles to avoid injury. Use the Suspension straps to build ‘crusher’ compression strength and strengthen your core and shoulders for overhangs. Essential flexibility training to assist recovery and promote a fluid climbing style.
Time – 10-11am (60 minutes)
Cost – £30
Max participants – 10
Level – Font 6a – Font 6c (V2 – V4), French 6b to French 7a (VS to E3) climber
Session 2 = Neil Gresham’s ‘Complete’ Masterclass
An intensive overview of essential training, technique and tactics, including warming up, movement skills, training structure, bouldering tactics, use of the circuit board and supportive gym conditioning.
Time – 11:30am-1pm (90 minutes)
Cost – £40
Max participants – 10
Level – Font 6a – Font 6c (V2 – V4), French 6b to French 7a (VS to E3) climbers
Session 3 = An Introduction to Hangboarding
How to use a fingerboard safely and effectively to build supportive strength and endurance. Fitting hangboarding into your weekly program, how to warm-up, which exercises and grips to use and how to structure your sessions.
Time – 2-3pm (60 minutes)
Cost – £30
Max participants – 10
Level – Font 6a – Font 6c (V2 – V4), French 6b to French 7a (VS to E3) climbers
Session 4 = Neil Gresham’s ‘Complete’ Masterclass
An intensive overview of essential training, technique and tactics, including warming up, movement skills, training structure, bouldering tactics, use of the circuit board and supportive gym conditioning.
Time – 3:30-5pm (90 minutes)
Cost – £40
Max participants – 10
Level – Font 6a – Font 6c (V2 – V4), French 6b to French 7a (VS to E3) climbers
Session 5 = Technique for Overhangs
Conserve energy by relying on skill rather than arm strength. Master the art of twisting in and using techniques such as drop-knees and flagging. How to move more dynamically and use heel-hooks and toe-hooks for compression climbing.
Time – 5:30-6:30pm (60 minutes)
Cost – £30
Max participants – 10
Level – Font 6a – Font 6c (V2 – V4), French 6b to French 7a (VS to E3) climbers