The Climbing For All workshop is an introduction to inclusive climbing activities; combining disability awareness & theory with a practical session that explores adaptive equipment and techniques. It has been designed by the BMC, Adventure For All and the Association of Mountaineering Instructors.

The course will cover:

AM

- Models of disability

- Launguage

- Types of disability

- Impacts on climbing activities

- Reframing the climbing environment 

PM

- Adapting techniques & approach

- Specialist techniques

 - side supported climbing

 - vertical hoist systems

 - abseiling with chair users

We aim to move outdoors for the later part of the afternoon if conditions allow. Details will be finalised with attendees nearer the time.

This course will be delivered by Jay Jackson (Mountaineering Instructor, Coach and specialist technical advisor for adaptive climbing activities) and Jenny Dart (Mountain Leader, Rock Climbing Instructor and Speech and Language Therapist).

Start

02/08/2019 10:00

End

02/08/2019 17:00

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

11

Bookings

11

Venue

The Foundry Climbing Wall

Town

Sheffield

County

South Yorkshire

Postcode

S3 8ES

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

53.39008

Longitude

-1.47154

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07734841619

Website

Booking/Details

Email