About TuFa Climbing
TuFa Climbing was created from a simple idea: helping more people experience climbing and the outdoors in a way that feels approachable, supportive and genuinely rewarding.
Founded by Ollie and Felicity, TuFa offers outdoor climbing instruction, guided experiences and skills development for people looking to build confidence outdoors – whether that’s taking their first steps outside after indoor climbing, learning new skills, or simply spending more time in incredible places.
Based in the South West, TuFa focuses on small-group and private instruction with an emphasis on clear coaching, real experience and enjoyable days outdoors.
Meet Ollie & Felicity
Climbing, adventure and outdoor living have been a huge part of TuFa from the beginning.
Ollie leads the instructional side of the business and is currently qualified as a Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) and Mountain Leader (ML), with ongoing development towards the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (MCI) qualification through Mountain Training.
His approach to instruction is relaxed, supportive and experience-led – helping people feel comfortable, capable and confident outdoors without overcomplicating the learning process.
Felicity has been a huge part of shaping TuFa from the early days, sharing the same passion for climbing, the outdoors and sustainable living that helped turn the original idea into a real business.
Together, TuFa has grown from a long-term idea into a brand focused on quality outdoor experiences, thoughtful progression and building a genuine connection with climbing and the mountains.
The Story Behind Tufa
The idea for TuFa first started back in 2015 as a sketch in a travel diary, long before it became a real business.
What began as a passion for climbing and outdoor living gradually evolved into something more meaningful: creating a business built around quality instruction, sustainability and a genuine connection to the outdoors.
Alongside climbing instruction, TuFa has also started developing a small collection of outdoor-inspired clothing and merchandise, with a focus on durability, simplicity and lower-impact production. While still in its early stages, the long-term vision is to grow TuFa into a brand that reflects the same values found in the mountains and climbing community – quality, longevity and respect for the environment.
