Overview
Our Rock Skills courses are designed to provide structured training opportunities for people who want to learn more and become independent climbers.
This course is your key to getting started! No previous experience of climbing is required to attend a Rock Skills Introduction course because the content of the course is aimed at complete beginners.
If you do have some experience of climbing but aren’t confident about using the equipment required, finding the crags, locating the routes you want to do and how to stay safe on the crag then a Rock Skills Introduction course is an ideal way to learn.
What does the Rock Skills Introduction course cover?
Background and Planning. An awareness of the types of places you can climb in the UK and Ireland, how to use guidebooks and mobile devices to find crags and routes, crag etiquette and the work of the mountaineering councils.
Climbing Skills. Fundamental movement skills and climbing styles.
Footwear and Equipment. Footwear and equipment selection and how to use the kit you choose.
Technical Skills. Tying into a harness, belaying, spotting and how to abseil.
Environmental Knowledge. The impact of climbers at the crag, ethics, access and environmental considerations for climbers.
Hazards and Emergency Procedures. Identifying hazards, managing risk, understanding common injuries, how to get help and the role of Mountain Rescue and associated emergency services.
By the end of a Rock Skills Introduction course, you can expect to:
Progression after this course could involve gaining further climbing experience with friends or through a climbing club. A Rock Skills Intermediate course is the next step in the Rock Skills pathway.
Inclusions
What's Included
🧰 Equipment - All PPE and climbing equipment can be provided if required.
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing
☂️ Waterproofs
🍴 Food
🥤 Drink
📋 Other - Please bring any climbing equipment that you have.
This course is your key to getting started! No previous experience of climbing is required to attend a Rock Skills Introduction course because the content of the course is aimed at complete beginners.
If you do have some experience of climbing but aren’t confident about using the equipment required, finding the crags, locating the routes you want to do and how to stay safe on the crag then a Rock Skills Introduction course is an ideal way to learn.
What does the Rock Skills Introduction course cover?
Background and Planning. An awareness of the types of places you can climb in the UK and Ireland, how to use guidebooks and mobile devices to find crags and routes, crag etiquette and the work of the mountaineering councils.
Climbing Skills. Fundamental movement skills and climbing styles.
Footwear and Equipment. Footwear and equipment selection and how to use the kit you choose.
Technical Skills. Tying into a harness, belaying, spotting and how to abseil.
Environmental Knowledge. The impact of climbers at the crag, ethics, access and environmental considerations for climbers.
Hazards and Emergency Procedures. Identifying hazards, managing risk, understanding common injuries, how to get help and the role of Mountain Rescue and associated emergency services.
By the end of a Rock Skills Introduction course, you can expect to:
- Have covered the course content in a safe and enjoyable outdoor environment and classroom-style setting;
- Have climbed outside for a good proportion of the day on an appropriate crag;
- Be in a strong position to take a climbing wall belay test; and be ready to attend a Rock Skills Intermediate course.
Progression after this course could involve gaining further climbing experience with friends or through a climbing club. A Rock Skills Intermediate course is the next step in the Rock Skills pathway.
Inclusions
What's Included
🧰 Equipment - All PPE and climbing equipment can be provided if required.
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing
☂️ Waterproofs
🍴 Food
🥤 Drink
📋 Other - Please bring any climbing equipment that you have.