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. 

Women-Specific Rock Skills Introduction

This course has been created to support the Tide Climbing Wall Interntational Women's Day. 

This Rock Skills Introduction 1-day course is perfect for anyone who identifies as female, and for those looking to transition to outdoor rock climbing.

We will look to introduce you to climbing in a supportive and encouraging environment, making sure you get the most out of the day. All equipment is included.


The course will include:

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, 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.

Tori will be the lead instructor on this course. 

Start

28/04/2024 10:00

End

28/04/2024 17:30

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

6

Bookings

4

Venue

Roche Rock

Town

Saint Austell

County

Cornwall

Postcode

PL26 8HB

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

50.40193

Longitude

-4.83118

Name

West Country Adventures

Phone

07776284237

Website

Email