Arcteryx Alpine Academy 2016
For the second year in a row I worked on the Arcteryx Alpine Academy here in Chamonix. It’s...
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by Ben Bradford | Jun 25, 2016 | Alpine Climbing, Alps, France, Guiding/Instruction, Rock Climbing, Uncategorised
For the second year in a row I worked on the Arcteryx Alpine Academy here in Chamonix. It’s...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Jun 6, 2016 | Alps, France, Guiding/Instruction, Italy, Rock Climbing, Training, Uncategorised
I started my 2016 summer alpine season nice and early, with a five day visit from friend and...
Read Moreby Matt Knapp | Sep 30, 2015 | Guiding/Instruction, News, Rock Climbing, Uncategorised
This weekend I was joined on Dartmoor by an old VF client, Tommi and his new climbing partner...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Oct 1, 2014 | France, Guiding/Instruction, Rock Climbing, Uncategorised
Forgot about these photos on my phone…. The weather forecast said thunder and rain in the...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Aug 26, 2014 | News, Rock Climbing, Uncategorised
The UK’s first inland deep water solo competition takes place this coming weekend in Exeter. The quay climbing center is organising/hosting the event, which sounds amazing. It’s the perfect location as well, deep...
Read Moreby Matt Knapp | Jul 27, 2014 | Guiding/Instruction, Rock Climbing, Uncategorised
Last weekend was a bit like a mini international meet in Portland, four clients from around the...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | May 19, 2014 | Guiding/Instruction, Rock Climbing, Uncategorised, Upcoming Availability
Dates – Friday 7th – Sunday 9th November 2014 – Two days of rock climbing,...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | May 17, 2014 | Rock Climbing, Uncategorised, Video
I came across this youtube video, which neatly explains anchor angles when your rigging at the top...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | May 12, 2014 | Rock Climbing, Uncategorised
A well written article on sizing climbing shoes: Your Climbing Shoes Are Too Tight | Evening...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Apr 20, 2014 | Alps, Ben's Climbs, bouldering, France, Rock Climbing, Uncategorised
Spring is a great time anywhere, yesterday we had fresh snowfall in the mountains and today...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Apr 6, 2014 | Guiding/Instruction, Hill Walking, Rock Climbing, Uncategorised
The Dartmoor national park is situated in Devon, South-West England approximately 4-5hrs driving...
Read Moreby Ben Bradford | Apr 6, 2014 | Alpine Climbing, Gear reviews, Guiding/Instruction, Rock Climbing, Uncategorised
There are quite a few different styles of climbing harness’s to choose from. They fall into a few...
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Ben was highly professional and also great to spend the day with. We did the Vallee Blanche with him and had a great day out. He was very professional and careful to warn us of Read more Ben was highly professional and also great to spend the day with. We did the Vallee Blanche with him and had a great day out. He was very professional and careful to warn us of dangers and keep us informed and we felt very safe in his hands. Would highly recommend him and hopefully we can do a touring day out with him next time!
I had an amazing experience skiing the Vallée Blanche with Ben, who handled our group graciously, was highly professional and willing to share his knowledge throughout the day. Thank you again!
We had an absolutely amazing time out with Ben. Knowledgeable, fun to ski with and a great teacher and educator - thanks again for a memorable day!
We spent the whole day out climbing. Ben is an excellent guy and fun to spend the day with. This was first time ever doing multi-pitch climbing and he made it easy to learn and Read more We spent the whole day out climbing. Ben is an excellent guy and fun to spend the day with. This was first time ever doing multi-pitch climbing and he made it easy to learn and taught me a lot about climbing. I highly recommend booking him for any of your outdoor adventures.
Fantastic guiding and organisation for some beautiful days in the Swiss Alps. Vertical Frontiers kept me well informed and updated on the trip and the guide was very friendly and Read more Fantastic guiding and organisation for some beautiful days in the Swiss Alps. Vertical Frontiers kept me well informed and updated on the trip and the guide was very friendly and made me feel very safe in the mountain. Highly recommend Vertical Frontiers and Ben for your next adventure!
Amazing weekend on an alpine training course with Ben, going through all the basics like crampon and rope work, crevasse rescue and general mountain safety. Not only a lot of fun, Read more Amazing weekend on an alpine training course with Ben, going through all the basics like crampon and rope work, crevasse rescue and general mountain safety. I also tagged on an extra day for a 1:2 adventure up to Marbrees from the Torino refugio. Not only a lot of fun, but a very professional, safe and well organized trip - 100% recommend!
New for 2027: ski touring in Western Finnmark, Norway. From 9–16 May, six days of ski touring among the mountains and fjords.
Not every day in the mountains needs to involve a 4,000m summit or a huge objective — classic rock & alpine ridges around Chamonix.
Guiding the Grand Combin traverse, taking in all three summits in superb high-alpine conditions.
Dent de Tsalion and Aiguille de la Tsa — a brilliant day on steep Arolla granite.
Summit day on the Matterhorn — classic alpine mountaineering on one of the iconic peaks of the Alps.
An early alpine start and a Gran Paradiso ascent in crisp late-summer conditions.
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