Learn to climb in some of North Wales’ famous climbing areas. Our 2 day Rock Climbing for Beginners (indoors to outdoors) course is held in Snowdonia, North Wales. You will learn basic rock climbing techniques, whilst climbing a variety of single and multi-pitch rock climbs.
Course Title: C1. Rock Climbing for Beginners
Duration: 2 days – instruction only
Cost: £150 per person
Location: Snowdonia, North Wales
Group size: up to 2 clients with 1 instructor
You will receive personalised instruction and coaching from a friendly, experienced and patient instructor. The course programme and routes selected are flexible to take account of prevailing weather conditions, individual aims and abilities.
Course Outline
- Review of current skills, experience and aspirations.
- Interpreting guide books and climbing grades
- Choosing routes and route finding. The effect of mountain weather on route selection.
- Introduction to technical climbing equipment and its use.
- Introduction to rope techniques and rope management, ie. tying knots (figure of eight, clove hitch) and coiling ropes.
- Belaying techniques, using a belay plate (bottom and top rope situations), lowering a person and holding a fall.
- Selecting and building anchors.
- Personal abseiling and self protection.
- Personalised coaching to develop movement skills on the rock.
- Environmental issues and impacts
- Course review and feedback
Previous Experience/Fitness
No previous experience of rock climbing is required. A reasonable level of fitness will ensure you get the most out of your 2 days.
Equipment
You will need clothing and footwear that is appropriate for mountain conditions. A helmet, harness, belay device and nut key are included in the cost of the course.
Check out the Calendar and Listings for the dates and details of all upcoming activities and courses.
We are happy to arrange a taster day, private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.
Contact us to make a booking enquiry.
We look forward to introducing you to climbing in the spectacular mountains of Snowdonia.
