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Introduction to Rock Climbing
Open to all levels of experience. A discovery day of tradtional climbing outside, guiding up quality routes in stunning locations, you'll learn how to belay, how climbing protection is placed and abseil safely. By the end of the day you'll be a competent second for any leader.
Price: £220 per day
Ratio: 1:2
Length: 1 to 3 days
Who is this for?
Climbing can be done at all ability levels, if you're an experienced indoor climber wanting to learn trad climbing or never climbed before there are routes and venues in abundance.
This course is ideal for those wanting to try climbing outdoors, develop towards leading or experience some of the most classic climbing routes in the British Isles.
By the end of the course you will have developed the technical skills to be a competent second, looking after yourself and the leader. And personalised feedback on how to develop your skills to progress towards leading, climbing confidently with more efficiency.
What does the course cover?
All the core skills required to become a competent second and progress towards lead climbing
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Belay buillding
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Efficient ropework
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Using and placing climbing protection
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Setting up top ropes (if desired)
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Belaying a leader
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Movement coaching
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Abseiling safely
Equipment
We have ample personal equipment like harnesses, helmets, climbing rack and ropes available. You are welcome to use your own equipment, and complete kitlist will be sent out ahead of time. A typical kit-list can be found here.
Where will we go?
We'll tackle some of Snowdonia's most classic quality routes across iconic venues ranging from sea-cliffs and mountain crags to credit card thin slate routes of Dinorwic Quarry. There's so much to offer around North Wales, whatever the weather we'll find something ace.
Further Questions
Email me any questions you might have that I haven't thought of or been asked.
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Do I need climbing shoes? For easier routes no, if you don't own any these can be rented from a local climbing wall.
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What happens if I fall? You'll always be tied into the rope and on belay, so no falls and super safe!
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What if it's raining? The microclimates of North Wales mean that within a 30 minute drive somewhere dry can be found, or we might delay the start of the day to avoid the worst.