Skills Course: Rock Skills Introduction - Mountain Training Accredited

 

Course Description: This is a nationally accredited course designed for those who are new to rock climbing or have some experience at an indoor wall, but have not yet transitioned to climbing outside. It will be delivered practically wherever possible and should involve lots of climbing throughout the day. 

 

Topics covered:

• Planning a climbing day

• Fundamental climbing movement skills

• Footwear and equipment

• Technical Skills including belaying, tieing in, lowering and spotting

• Environmental knowledge of the area and our impact as climbers

• Hazards and emergency procedures

 

Who is it for / Pre-requisites: 

This course is for anyone with an interest in learning how to rock climb, either with no experience or maybe some experience at an indoor wall.

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Suitable for families and children 10+ years. 

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Equipment:

What we provide

• • Helmet

  • Harness

  • Climbing shoes

  • Ropes and slings

  • Rope protector

  • Metalware – caribinas, nuts etc

  • Chalk

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*Please feel free to bring along your own kit to use.

 

Location and Travel Arrangements: 

The course will meet at the Pool Cafe in Hathersage, S32 1DU (unless advised otherwise during booking). The group will then travel to a local crag for the remainder of the day. Clients will be expected to provide their own transport unless alternative arrangements are made in advance. Where possible we can collect clients from Bamford train station.

By Car: Please follow postcode S32 1BB, which will bring you to Hathersage in Derbyshire.

By Train: Travel to Bamford Station in Derbyshire.

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Local facilities: At the beginning of the day you will have access to food, drink and toilet facilities at the café. When we arrive at the crag there will be NO FACILITIES available.

 

Accommodation: We do not provide accommodation but can recommend the following.....

• • Norton Lees Camping and Camping Pods

  • Swallowholme Camping

  • and Caravan Park

  • Hardhurst Farm Camping

  • and Caravanning

• • Hathersage Youth Hostel

  • Pindale Hostel

  • Castleton Youth Hostel

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There are also numerous Air B&B's and Holiday Cottages based in and around Castleton / Hope / Hathersage.