Angus Kille

Angus is one of Britain’s highest performing instructors, but I taught him everything he knows
Dan McManus, top British big-wall climber

Welcome

Thanks for visiting. Here you’ll find a bit about me and my climbing, details on the courses and services I provide or maybe just some interesting blog content. I do a huge amount of my work through Strong Mind Climbing; you can find more about the work we do on our site, our socials, or through our newsletter.

Feel free to get in touch if you’ve got any questions.

Day 7 on El Capitan, 3000ft up in Yosemite Valley. Photo: Hazel Findlay

Climber and Outdoor Professional based in North Wales UK with 15+ years of climbing experience

For me, climbing is a lifestyle; I travel around the world to climb and when I’m not on the rock I’m using words to bring that experience – and the lessons we can learn from it – closer to other people.

My focus as a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor is sharing my passion, whether it’s introducing people to the mountains or developing the skills and performance of ambitious climbers. I guide, coach and instruct clients in the UK and overseas. I primarily work through Strong Mind, but I also take private clients that come to me directly for tailored courses.

Conversation coaching has become some of the most valuable work I do. You can find more information about my coaching work and check my availability here.

Waking up on a 700m wall in Brazil. Photo: Rob Johnson

More About Me

I found climbing when I was fourteen and instantly became a climber. I fell in love with the adventure and athleticism of climbing and have since fully immersed myself in the world of climbing. Climbing is now my work and my play; when I’m not working I spend months at a time climbing full-time and when I’m back at work I bring other people into my world through coaching and instruction.

Climbing Meltdown 8c+/9a, one of the world’s hardest slabs. Photo: Ray Wood

I now have more than fifteen years of climbing experience and take every opportunity to escape ordinary life and pursue my passion. I have made my home among the mountains in North Wales where I work as a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor. I have travelled overseas to climb in Europe, Turkey, India, Brazil, China and USA, but I can still find just as much adventure on the crags of the British and Irish Isles.

Resting my arms on Red Dragon 8a+ at Moon Hill, Yangshuo, China. See my self-made video in this blog post

For me, the most important things we get from climbing cross over into the rest of life – that’s why I think the psychological side of climbing deserves more attention. Just like climbing itself, there’s no end to this challenge and the learning we can find there. Strong Mind is all about taking that opportunity to learn as much as we can from climbing, and accessing the potential we already have.

A short film of my E9 first ascent in Llanberis Pass

I’d like to thank DMM Climbing, Rab Equipment and Scarpa for supporting me; I’m fortunate to work with companies whose ethos I support and whose products genuinely help me get the most out of my climbing.

Enjoying the sunset after a long day on the Aiguille de Blaitiere, Mont Blanc Massif, France photo: Hazel Findlay

Featured Link: The Day I Sent Indian Face E9 6c, Evening Sends

“For some reason, it felt as if the consequence no longer mattered—the dice had already been rolled, the outcome was no longer my concern, only the climbing.”
The Day I Sent Indian Face
https://eveningsends.com/the-day-i-sent-indian-face-2/

If you’ve got any questions about my climbing, coaching or any of my work, feel free to send me a message through the link below.