Rock Introduction Bank Holiday

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Introduction

Rock Introduction provides you with a solid foundation in the skills of rock climbing on single 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. The course is instructed at a ratio of 1:2.

Who is it for?

We organise 3-day Bank Holiday courses in May and August. The course is designed for those with very little or no previous rock climbing experience. If you are using an indoor Climbing Wall regularly, you may consider joining our Resin to Rock courses.

The course teaches you:

• Movement on rock and climbing techniques (e.g. smearing, edging, bridging, chimneying, rock-overs, jamming, crimping)
• How to put on a harness and helmet
• Rope handling and knots
• Familiarity with climbing equipment
• How to keep each other safe when climbing with a rope
• Abseiling
• Use of Guidebooks

Outcomes

On completion of the course you will have the skills to:

• Use a climbing wall on your own
• Join a more advanced course, such as ‘Classic Rock’

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

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Recommended Guidebooks

Classic Rock, Ken Wilson (Diadem)
North Wales Rock (Ground Up)
Llanberis Pass (Climbers' Club)
Ogwyn and Carneddau (Climbers' Club)

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the course or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

What the price includes

• 3 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in Betws-y-Coed, on a single room basis.
• 3 days guiding/instruction.
• Road transport to fulfil the course programme.
• All group climbing equipment, such as ropes and other technical equipment.
• Rock shoes (if required), harness and helmet, when booked in advance.

What the price does not include

• Transport to Betws-y-Coed.
• Lunch and evening meals.
• Clothing, rucksack.
• Mountaineering and travel Insurance

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Team Member Reviews

• ‘For me, it's difficult to fault this course. An experienced climber might be able to suggest improvements, but for a beginner I thought that the quality of instruction was superb throughout. SW’ Rock Introduction Bank Holiday - August 2014