The 2 day
introduction to climbing course allows you to experience the
joys of outdoor rock climbing. Throughout the weekend, we build
up your confidence and skill level in movement on the rock and
handling of the climbing equipment, allowing you to experience
a wide range of different climbing routes.
On the first
day we use friendly single pitch crags (climbable in less than
one rope-length). Working at low client to instructor ratios
of 1:4 maximises the time spent climbing.
The second
day is on longer multi-pitch routes. The ratio is reduced to
1:2, which is necessary to complete routes over 100m in length.
If you are interested we can also introduce more complex ropework
and gear placements while climbing.
Typical itinerary
for the Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing
includes the following:
- Introduction days on small friendly crags
- How to tie-on and belay (hold the ropes for a fellow climber)
- Taught climbing techniques (smearing, edging, bridging,
hand jams...)
- Seconding on multi-pitch routes on the second day
- Safely attaching yourself to belays on multi-pitch routes
Course Cost: £140
2008 Dates: 5-6 April;
10-11 May; 7-8 June; 5-6 July; 16-17 & 30-31 August; 20-21
September; 11-12 October; 8-9 November
Experience: None needed
If you book onto the 5
day course you will have a better opportunity to learn
lead climbing, as well as climbing some longer mountain routes.
Prices include
instruction and all technical equipment required for rock climbing.
All courses are run from Llanberis and recommendations for accommodation
can be made. Each day starts at 9:15 and finishes around 5pm.
If you wish to book please either email
Gareth or fill out the online form here.
