Lucas
Gangloff

Birthdate: 02/04/1996

Residence: On the road / Rodellar, Spain

Years Climbing: 10

Specialization:

• Basic climbing techniques: footwork, using handholds effectively, balance, static vs dynamic movements
• Advanced climbing techniques: sidestep, drop knee, flagging, heel/toe hooks, no-hands rests
• Tactical training: how to plan your climbing and prepare for onsighting/flash/redpoints, when to rest vs push
• Mental coaching: how to reset your expectations to break your limits, handle nerves and stress in climbing, deal with fear of falling
• Climbing safety: belay/lead belay, anchor set-up, lead climbing, multipitch skills, spotting
• Outdoor climbing risks and their understandings

Sports achievements:

• Latido del Miedo: 8a, Terradets (Spain)
• Codigo: 8a, Rodellar (Spain)
• Monkey Trail: 7b+ onsight, Thakek (Laos)
• Bloody Sunday: E4 trad, Pembroke (Wales)
• Totem Pole: 7b trad multipitch sea stack (Tasmania)

About Lucas:

I live and breathe climbing. I qualified as a climbing coach (NAME) after doing a sports degree and also coaching swimming and tennis. I want to share my passion with others, and that really is climbing.
I have traveled the world for rock climbing: trad climbing on sea stacks from Scotland to Tasmania and sport climbing across Europe and Asia. I currently live most of the year in my van, but I’m also based in Rodellar when conditions are good. I love all sorts of climbing, but the more adventurous, the better!

I have an analytical mind and believe in a personalized approach to coaching. By watching you climb and observing how you move, I can identify your strengths and weaknesses and show you how to improve and develop as a climber to achieve your goals, whatever your level. Sometimes, small details can make a huge difference.