Peak District Climbing Courses

 

Introduction to Climbing - An ideal course for those with little or no experience. Learn the basics skills of moving on rock, rope management, belaying, equipment selection and use and of course climb some great routes.

  • Ratio: min 1:2; max 1:4     cost £120                                                       Dates: 26/27th April 2008; 23rd/24th August 2008

Improvers Climbing - A course for people with some experience who don't yet feel ready for leading. The small ratios allow this course to be tailored to individual needs and can include opportunities to learn more about anchor selection, setting up belays, dealing with problems and improving your personal climbing.

  • Ratio: 1:2     cost £125
    Dates: 07/08th June 2008; 20th/21st September 2008

Learning to Lead - This course is suitable for those who are competent seconds. It will guide you toward safely leading your own climbs, including placing protection, choice of routes, rope techniques and setting up belays.

  • Ratio: 1:2     cost £130 

    Dates: 02nd/03rd August 2008; 20th/21st September 2008

     

North Wales Courses

 

Multi Pitch Climbing - A course for people with some previous climbing experience who want to progress on to bigger things. The small ratios allow this weekend to be tailored to individual needs and can include opportunities to learn about route finding, stance management and getting to and away from climbs.

  • Ratio: 1:2     cost £160 
    Dates: 21st/22nd June 2008; 06/07th September 2008

Scrambling - Want to do more than just walk! Getting onto steeper terrain where you have to use your hands as well as your feet can be an exciting way to explore the mountains. Both guided scrambles and learning to look after yourself are an option. Opportunities to learn about getting to and from routes, guidebook use, route choice, movement skills, equipment, constructing anchors, belaying and how to retreat.

  • Ratio: 1:2     cost £160
    Dates: 18/19th October 2008

       

Bespoke Courses

All the above courses can be tailored to individual needs and put on at times to suit you. Please contact us to discuss your needs or if you have something in particular in mind that you want to achieve.

 

TAKE IN : THAT'S ME : CLIMB WHEN READY : CLIMBING : OK : TAKE IN : SLACK : TIGHT : SAFE : OFF BELAY : BELOW