Climber.
Instructor.
Coach.
Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor specialising in performance and mindset in climbing — based in North Wales.
About me
I’ve spent 20 years as a climber — first ascents at E9, routes at 9a, and two free ascents of El Capitan.
Based in North Wales, I’m a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor and coach, working with everyone from beginners stepping outside for the first time to performance climbers chasing their goals — through instruction, coaching, and mental training with Strong Mind Climbing.
Working with Angus feels like chatting with a good friend. I’ve no idea how he does it, but whatever it is, it works really well — after our conversations, everything makes a little more sense.
James Pearson — professional climber
What I offer
Instruction
From beginner courses and guided climbing to technical instruction and big wall skills, I work with climbers at every level — in North Wales, around the UK, and overseas.
Coaching
Performance and mindset coaching for climbers who want to develop further. I work one-to-one, helping climbers understand and push past what’s holding them back.
Strong Mind
A lot of my work happens through Strong Mind Climbing, the mental performance platform I co-run with Hazel Findlay. Courses, coaching and a newsletter — all focused on the psychological side of the sport.
Free ascent of Hallucinogen Wall, Black Canyon. Photo: Christian Adams
From the blog
Goodhart’s Law
Over at Strong Mind we have a weekly newsletter, usually written by me or Hazel. This one is about Goodhart’s Law — and what it means for how we measure progress in climbing.
Being a short climber
I’m not a short climber — I’m Mr Average. But my partner Hazel is, and watching her navigate a sport that isn’t always designed for her has taught me a lot.
Some really useful reading
A collection of the most useful resources I’ve come across — pieces I’ve written for Strong Mind, and reading that’s genuinely shaped how I think about climbing and performance.
Get in touch
If you’ve got questions about my climbing, instruction or coaching work, feel free to drop me a message.