Awarding Body

Mountain Training

Scheme

Rock Skills

Course

Introduction

Type

Training

Award Description

Our Rock Skills courses are designed to provide structured training opportunities for people who want to learn more and become independent climbers. There are three different levels so that complete beginners and those with more experience can choose the most appropriate starting point. 

Friday 11th July...Rock Skills Introduction, Dalkey Quarry. Dalkey, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Cost: EURO 80.00 P/P

ENQUIRES AND QUESTIONS: Contact me and I will send you all the details and answer any questions you may have. Thanks Ken

Lots more details below:

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Rock Skills Introduction, is an ideal introduction to climbing outdoors or for those who have never climbed or climbed outdoors before and would like to give it a go.
Cost: €80.00 per person
Duration: 1 Day 9.30am - 5.00pm
Min 2, Max 6. Minimum age 12
All Equipment supplied

Rock Skills Introduction:
Climbing time is maximised, 8 hours contact time. Fundamental skills and techniques are covered such as how to tie into the rope and how to move efficiently and safely on rock. Enjoying your time climbing is emphasised. Every effort is made to encourage and equip the participant with the skills and enthusiasm necessary to progress to the next stage of climbing.

Some topics covered:
• Guidebooks
• Climbing etiquette
• Fundamental movement skills
• Equipment harness, helmets, clothing, ropes, belay devices
• Footwear selection
• Knots and rope management
• Top and bottom rope belaying
• Abseil with a backup system
• Environment, leave no trace
• Hazards, managing risk
• Emergency procedures

MI Requirements
Register with MI for the scheme.
https://www.mountaineering.ie/awardreg/?AID=74

My Qualifications:
ML: Mountain. Leader
RCI: Rock Climbing Instructor (Single Pitch Award)
RCDI: Rock Climbing Development Instructor (Lead climbing Instruction)
MP: Multipitch Award (Multipitch Climbing)
Mountaineering Ireland approved provider
Insured & Garda Vetted

I also run courses that cover the following
Indoor Climbing
Outdoor Intermediate
Sports Climbing
Learn to lead, indoor, sports and traditional climbing

Website: https://madetomove.ie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeToMove.ie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madetomove.ie/
E-mail: info@madetomove.ie
Mobile: +353 (0)86 8340932

Thanks for reading:
Ken

Start

11/07/2025 09:30

End

11/07/2025 17:00

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

6

Bookings

6

Venue

(30) Rock Skills Intro, Fri, Dalkey Quarry

Town

Dublin

County

County Dublin

Country

Ireland

Latitude

53.26939

Longitude

-6.11005

Name

Ken Doyle

Phone

+ 353 0868340932

Website

Email