Meet the Staff -
Chris Newton-Goverd - MIA, IML

Chris is the founder and a director of Rock & Sun Ltd.

Chris has over 17 years climbing experience which has taken him all over Europe; extensively in Spain, Italy and Greece, and as far afield as Morocco, the Himalayas and the United States.

Climbing has become not only a sport but a strong focus for his life. He wanted to share is experience with others and has been instructing and guiding since 1997, achieving his MIA in 2000.

Chris has a strong interest in Holistic Therapies and is a qualified macrobiotic chef, reiki practitioner, NLP practitioner and trained in Shiatsu Massage. Chris has used this knowledge to successfully develop his own climbing and teaching skills and has now incorporated these skills into a completely new and exciting performance coaching courses 'Zen Climbing' & 'the Tao of Climbing.'

Chris has an amazing wealth of climbing knowledge and experience at many levels from climbing sports crags to long and serious mountain routes. His philosophy is to climb everyday and enjoy life. Chris will show you ways to maximise and develop your climbing in many different ways delivering a perfect balance of enjoyment, adventure and fulfilment.

Chris is a full member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors, AMI
Membership No: 854

Full member of the British Association of International Mountain Leaders, BAIML
Membership No: 313

Click here to see Chris's Gallery

Chris Climbing 8a, l'ocaive, Costa Blanca, Spain

Comments made by Customers:

"The very high quality of instruction from Chris, the holistic approach to teaching and the very professional and warm welcome made it a perfect holiday."
Alexander Palt

"A fantastic opportunity to learn and have a great time with lots of fun. We met a stranger, we left a friend."
Steve & Anne Mcintosh

Coach for - Performace Coaching Courses and Bouldering Holidays