This course is ideal for those with some outdoors experience, not yet ready to lead climb outdoors but wanting to get out climbing safely and independently.

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This is an ideal step for those working towards Rock Climbing Instructor Training.

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Also, this course is great for parents of children that wish to pursue climbing outdoors safely.

Course Content

• Choosing a suitable rack and understanding of climbing equipment.
• ​Selecting anchors and gear placement
• Building anchors and joining protection
• Rigging Top & Botton ropes
• Keeping yourself safe
• Selecting routes
• Understanding related safety and potential hazards.

Course Outcomes

• To have an understanding of what Top rope & Bottom rope systems involve.
• Understanding how to select and place protection.
• Be able to build anchors.
• To know how to set up Top & Bottom ropes to be climbed.
• To know how to work safely around the crag.

Experience Required

An understanding of climbing protection is desirable but not essential. 

Please contact us if you are unsure.

Instructors

This course will be run by a qualified Rock Climbing Instructor or higher.

Bespoke courses can also be arranged on dates to suit.

Meeting Location

Here is a precise what3words address and a Google Maps link to where your instructor will meet you on each day.

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Dewerstone Car Park (Shaugh Prior Bridge)