The most significant climbing competition for the youngsters is organised by the British Mountaineering Council. Each year, the Youth Climbing Series gathers the best climbers from all over the country, fighting in their regions to qualify for the big final in on the imposing walls at EICA Ratho in Edinburgh.

The Castle Squad obtained 5 podiums in the overall competition, easily qualifying for the National finals. With laughs and loads of support from their peers, the Castle Squad made clear that their goal is to have a jolly good time and climb as well as they can.