FRAN GARLICK
Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor
Mountain Leader
Rock Climbing Instructor
Outdoor Educator
Expedition Leader
Wilderness First Responder
I've been teaching in Outdoor Education and leading expeditions around the world for the past 12 years. I now offer expert tuition in climbing instruction, mountain leadership and expedition skills.
I take adventuring seriously, and thrive on educating others on the best practices around. My goal, now more than ever, is to connect more people with the outdoors and cultivate meaningful experiences for people through the mountains.
I teach climbing because I love it. Throughout my personal and professional life, climbing has been an incredible tool for me to connect nature, myself and others. It has shaped who I am today and has been fundamental in my development as an instructor/teacher/human person. I enjoy the challenge of the goals I set myself in climbing that I pursue in my own time, for fun. I've been teaching people to climb for many years, in some really inspiring environments, exploring the many different disciplines along the way. Bouldering - Trad - Sport - Aid - Big Wall. The opportunity for growth is pretty infinite and I thrive on the challenge it provides.
I've always been drawn to the educational side of the Outdoor Industry. The diversity of working environments in the Outdoor Industry is incredible and I've been in Outdoor Education for a while, gaining experience with several different organizations. Each one taught me something different about what it means to be a good educator. Mountain Training, Outward Bound, public, private and college education, non-profits and small independent guiding companies have all contributed to my growth. Ultimately, as an outdoor educator, I take people into an outdoor setting and teach the skills necessary to thrive. I teach the technical hard skills for climbing and mountaineering as well as the 'soft' interpersonal skills that enables and empowers people to do truly inspiring things. Facilitating these experiences is a great joy to do and through experience, observation and self-reflection I continue to improve.
I take pride in leading journeys and I believe in making adventures accessible to all. My goal now is to connect more people with the outdoors and cultivate meaningful experiences in the mountains. My trips are designed to be inclusive and welcoming to everyone. Deepen your experience with fascinating knowledge, improve your outdoor skills and push yourself to greater fulfilment!
