INTRO TO ROCK CLIMBING

This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of rock climbing on some of the amazing crags in Snowdonia. Each day will be tailored to your own needs and aspirations. Rope handling skills, climbing movement skills and abseiling will all be covered.

This course can involve all different aspects of rock climbing including; bouldering, single pitch climbing, multi pitch rock climbing, sport climbing and abseiling. It will develop and change to your wants and needs. 

People normally choose either a 2 or a 5 day course, which works well. A 2 day course will give you a feel for the amazing potential and adventure that can be had on the cliffs of the UK, whereas a 5 day course allows us to explore Snowdonia together and create confidence on the crag. 

Duration Between 1-5 days

Ratio 1:1 or 1:2

Cost 1:1 - £250 per day for 1 person, 1:2 - £135 per day per person  

Day 1

Would normally be spent covering the basics. Putting on harnesses/helmets, attaching to ropes and how to belay (holding the ropes for the person climbing). It wont take long before your on the rockface with your instructor above looking after you and coaching as you climb. That’s one of the best things about climbing. You can learn as you go with your instructor climbing short sections to begin with to help you get the most out of your experience. Lunch could be at the bottom of the crag or on a ledge half way up if you like!

This day could either be single or multi pitch depending on the weather and what your aspirations are. 

Day 2

Would continue on from day one. Adding to your climbing repertoire, maybe a longer route, possibly climbing at a sea cliff and learning how to abseil.

Not all things mentioned would be covered in a 2 day course as there is simply not enough time. Your instructor will talk through different options with you to make sure you get the most out of your course.

If you are keen to have more opportunity to consolidate your new skills, experience more adventurous locations then a longer course is the way to go. This is normally up to 5 days. 

With 5 days you really will have a complete climbing experience. Climbing in a number of different locations of different rock types and using different techniques.

You will almost always have the same instructor for the duration of your course giving you the opportunity to really get to know each other. This has so many benefits when coaching new skills and working out the correct level of adventure for people. Over a 5 day course your instructor will be able to focus on the things you need to know or the best places to go, offering a really well rounded, safe and appropriately adventurous course. 

Get in touch for more information and to chat through your first rock climbing adventures! 

What’s included

• Instruction from a highly qualified instructor. 

• All technical climbing equipment. Harness, helmets, rock climbing boots, ropes etc. 

• Transport from accommodation to the climbing and back. To be arranged when booking. 

What you need

Personal clothing including waterproofs just in case we get a bit rain. A 40L ish sized rucksack for kit. Lunch and drink and some sun cream.