Scheme Details
- 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.
About
Rock Skills introduction
Minimum age: 12.
Climbing experience required: none.#
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.
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.
Learning outcomes
- 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.
Where And When
- Start
- 01/08/2021 09:30
- End
- 01/08/2021 17:30
- Total Days
- 1
- Maximum Bookings
- 6
- Venue
- Thornhill Lane
- Town
- Hope Valley
- County
- Derbyshire
- Postcode
- S33 0AL
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Latitude
- 53.34202
- Longitude
- -1.70515
Provider
- Name
- Rock Sense Coaching
- Phone
- 07540790544
- Website
- Booking/Details