Luca climbing ‘Swan Hunter’ E4 6b in the Llanberis Slate Quarries.

Luca climbing ‘Swan Hunter’ E4 6b in the Llanberis Slate Quarries.


About Straight Up Adventures

Hi! I’m Luca, owner and instructor here at Straight Up Adventures. I hope to bring some of my excitement for climbing and mountaineering to you through the various courses we offer here.

Some outdoor course or activity providers aren’t active climbers and just do it for work - this isn’t me! I’m an avid climber who is out scrambling up something given any opportunity! This is what makes us unique - you’re guaranteed a passionate instructor who really understands the local area and will show you an unforgettable day out, whether that be scrambling, hiking, winter mountaineering, or sunny rock climbing.

Myself and the staff I employ for guiding and instruction hold high level awards relating to climbing and mountaineering so you can be sure that you are in safe hands. I personally hold the Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor certificate, the highest award provided by Mountain Training, to instruct and guide all elements of summer and winter climbing, scrambling, mountaineering and hillwalking in the UK. You can easily check my qualifications through Mountain Training DLOG.

We are members of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors and Mountain Training Association. We are fully insured for all the activities provided.

You can check out more about me, my climbing, qualifications and photography work on my personal website www.lucacelano.com.

As a small company we run bespoke sessions for all our customers, so you can be sure that every course or adventure will be tailored to suit your ability and aspiration.

If you have any questions why not send an email to contact@straightupadventures.co.uk and we will do the best to answer any course queries or organise something unique for you.


Luca climbing ‘Quantum Jump’ E5 6b at Clogwyn Y Grochan

Luca climbing at Clogwyn Y Grochan