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Rock Climbing Courses

Rock Introduction Weekend

Duration 3 Days » Grade Introductory

Rock Introduction Weekend (www2), 36 kb

Rock Introduction Weekend Photo: © Ben Winston

This course provides you with a solid foundation in the skills of rock climbing, on both single pitch and multi-pitch crags. It is designed for those with very little or no previous experience of rock climbing. Many of the techniques taught are transferable to an alpine environment, thereby supporting your overall climbing and ability to tackle more challenging routes in the bigger mountains. If, however, you simply wish to get into rock climbing, this weekend course is a great way to start and leads on to our Classic Rock course.

The course is instructed at a ratio of 1:3, which gives us a great deal of flexibility and means that you spend more time on the rock than on an average Introductory course.

The Course covers

  • Movement on rock and climbing techniques (e.g. smearing, edging, bridging, chimneying, rock-overs, jamming, crimping)
  • Equipment
  • Rope handling and knots
  • Belay systems
  • Use of belay devices (including holding falls)
  • Selecting anchors
  • Placing and removing protection
  • Abseiling
  • Crag awareness
  • Use of Guidebooks

The course covers all of the techniques described above, and allows you to practice and consolidate your skills on some more challenging climbs if combined with the Classic Rock course.

Experience Required

Introduction to Rock Climbing is designed for those with very little or no previous rock climbing experience.

Additional Information

Information about the Course venue and accommodation, Course Director and instructional ratios, Equipment, Insurance and Inclusions and Exclusions... [read more]

North Wales Rock (Ground Up)

Booking

If you would like to join one of our Rock Climbing and Scrambling Courses, please proceed to on-line booking. Alternatively, you can book over the phone, call 0845 345 8848 (UK only), +44 (0) 114 276 3322 (Intl).

Latest Reports & Photos (Jul '08)
Rock Introduction Weekend (www2)On Milestone buttress, OgwynBelay at Tremadog
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Dates

Click to book a place online
Fri 3 Oct - Sun 5 Oct '08

Prices (choose currency)

Joining inFrom Betws Y Coed
£220
Insurance Course Only
£12

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