The Costa Blanca formed the backdrop for the latest staging of Exercise Spanrock – the Joint Service Mountain Training Centre’s annual overseas rock-climbing deployment.
A total of 29 military and civil service personnel took part in the two-week outing aimed at developing individuals and adventurous training instructors.
Rock-climbing multi-pitch training and rock-climbing multi-pitch leader were among the courses delivered at the coastal location’s sea cliffs and crags.
“Every route demanded focus, adaptability, and trust — qualities that lie at the heart of military life,” said Cpl Daniel Irvine (RE).
“I learned new techniques, developed stronger problem-solving skills, and gained a renewed appreciation for the teamwork required to succeed in demanding environments.”
LCpl Abigail Hurrell (RAMS) added: “I joined as a reservist who was terrified of heights, but adventurous training slowly pulled me from the panic zone to genuinely loving climbing.
“Spanrock pushed that even further, giving me the confidence to step beyond indoor and sport routes into more traditional and multi-pitch climbing.”
