Join us on an introduction to rock climbing course on Dartmoor to learn the full potential the crags of the UK hills and mountains have to offer! From starting out on the small granite Tors of Dartmoor, your future rock climbing could progress to the mighty North Face of Ben Nevis! Valley crags, mountain crags and sea cliffs all become accessible. Get Inspired to start climbing, get fit, Develop your new found skills and Progress to something bigger!
INTRODUCTION TO ROCK CLIMBING
£70pp
1 Day
Dartmoor/Bespoke
1:6
* Price indicated is for public course dates. For private/bespoke/1:1 bookings, prices start FROM £170. Get in touch to enquire.
Our Introduction to Rock Climbing course is an ideal starting point for those with little to no experience in outdoor climbing. You may have climbed indoors once or twice, experienced climbing within a club as an adventurous activity or you want to start out in a new sport! On this course, you will experience what outdoor climbing has to offer and have the opportunity to learn new skills on real rock!
AIM
By the end of this course, you will:
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Have started to gain climbing experience through lots of outdoor climbing.
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Be able to fit a climbing harness, tie into the rope and becoming a confident belayer.
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Be inspired to continue climbing and attend a progression course.
CONTENT
On this course, we will cover the following:
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Planning where to climb.
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Fundamental movement skills.
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Selecting and fitting footwear and equipment.
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Climbing knots and tying in.
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Belaying and lowering.
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Access and the Environment
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Hazards and Emergency