19 Neil Greshams Masterclass - Roofs

Neil Gresham’s Masterclass – Roofs is a focused, fast-paced lesson on one of climbing’s most thrilling challenges: getting established and moving efficiently through steep overhangs and horizontal roofs. In just under two minutes, Neil breaks down the mindset and mechanics behind “negotiating roofs,” turning a feature that can feel like an instant pump-fest into something you can approach with confidence and control. What makes this worth watching is how quickly it zeroes in on the mistakes that drain your energy—like over-gripping and climbing with bent arms, or cutting loose at the worst moment—and replaces them with practical fixes you can try right away. With clear coaching on body positioning and smart use of heel and toe hooks, it’s the kind of bite-sized refresher that can change how you move on steep terrain the very next session.

Neil Gresham Climbing Masterclass - Crux Films · 1:45

How to climb overhangs (negotiating roofs) Every climber surely aspires to climb horizontal roofs with grace and style. Those who are new to the game are sometimes wary of these compelling features, as clearly there is much potential for burning out. However, roofs can be tamed with a calm and methodical approach. This film identifies all the common mistakes such as climbing with bent arms and cutting loose and shows you how to put them right with tactics such as heel and toe-hooking.