This course is aimed at climbing Instructors wanting to develop their problem-solving skills Rock-Climbing.

We will take a structured approach starting with the building blocks of Improvised Rescue to give you the tools to deal with more complex scenarios.

You will learn how to respond to issues quickly, remain calm and give you the confidence to make the right decisions whether in your personal climbing or working professionally.

We will discuss how and when to use different techniques and explore different teaching progressions as ways of developing your skills and encouraging your clients learning.

Some of the topics we will cover:

• Escaping the system
• Common climbing problems, anticipation, and prevention strategies
• Stance management 
• Ascend and descend ropes.
• Lower and hoisting
• Descent from a multi-pitch crag
• Evacuation of injured or incapacitated climber

Participants should bring their own personal climbing equipment, including:

Harness, climbing helmet, mountain boots, rock shoes and rucksack.

A basic rock rack, including selection of nuts, cams, quickdraws, 2-3 long slings and two prusik cords.

 You should bring appropriate clothing for a day in the hills, with suitable waterproofs and spare clothes. You should bring a packed lunch and drink.

This workshop is open to MTA members wanting to develop their personal skills and for those looking to progress as a Rock-Climbing Instructor.

This workshop will be delivered by British Mountain Guide Nick Kekus. Climbing4all-tailor Made Guiding Experiences.

Location: Northern Lakes District. We will meet in Keswick and use a local multi-pitch venue in Borrowdale or the wider area.

Course cost £75 and a maximum of 6 place available.

To book, or if you have any questions, please contact Nick nick@climbing4all.co.uk

Find out more - https://climbing4all.co.uk/

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EVENT

Your CPD record - If you attend this event and it counts as CPD, your CPD point/s will automatically be added to your record in due course - you will not need to add it yourself.

Please allow up to 2 weeks for the workshop provider to complete the event in the system and assign you your CPD, thank you.

Start

21/04/2024 09:00

End

21/04/2024 16:30

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

6

Bookings

1

Venue

Keswick

Town

Keswick

County

Cumbria

Postcode

CA12 5HH

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

54.60127

Longitude

-3.13470

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07703462715

Email