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.
The main aims of this 2 day course are to learn how to be a safe belayer, how to second routes competently and how to belay a lead climber. You will develop your climbing movement skills and learn how to place protection and construct belays.
CLIMBING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Completion of a Rock Skills Introduction course.
OR have logged 10 routes on walls or outdoor crags; and have logged 10 belays of a fellow climber.
Minimum age: 13
(Note: under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Course meeting point: Keswick
Course timings: 9am – 5pm
Travel logistics: If possible we will share vehicles to minimise our environmental impact. There are good train links to Penrith, and buses in to Keswick. Please inform me when booking if you are planning on using public transport.
My courses are always catered to the clients, relaxed, fun and involve as much climbing and learning as possible! Bespoke dates are available on request.
Please email me at ask@estherfoster.co.uk to book or ask any questions.