Awarding Body

Mountain Training

Scheme

Rock Skills

Course

Learn to Lead Trad

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

Venture Elements are a training provider for Mountain Training Skills Courses (Personal Development Courses) and Mountain Training Leadership Qualifications (Professional Instructor Training Courses). All courses will be delivered by a qualified Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor which is the highest qualification in this field.

Scheme Details

The Rock Skills Learn to Lead Trad Climbs course will provide you with the skills you need to participate in traditionally (trad) protected climbing, including an introduction to leading simple trad climbs. This course is also ideal if you are looking to improve your confidence or refresh your personal trad leading skills with the aim of helping you to become an independent climber and for those planning to complete the Rock Climbing Instructor scheme

Location - All advertised courses are delivered in the Peak District National Park, but please contact us if you wish to have a bespoke course delivered at a venue of your choice.

What is included - Our price includes instruction, all equipment (including helmets, harnesses, climbing shoes, ropes and metalware), transport from the meeting location to the crag and support upon completion of the course. We DO NOT provide food and accommodation but can make recommendations upon request.

Delivery – This is a 2 day course that is predominantly practical in nature, using only a few small theory based activities to reinforce key learning areas.

The Syllabus – This will focus on the following key areas; Background and Planning, Climbing Skills, Footwear and Equipment, Technical Skills, Environmental Knowledge, Hazards and Emergency Proedures. For further information please download Rock_Skills_Handbook.pdf

Pre-requisites – Completion of a Learn to Lead Sport course is desirable or have climbed and belayed on 20 occasions AND seconded a minimum of 20 climbs at V.Diff or above.   

Start

05/08/2024 09:00

End

06/08/2024 17:00

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

6

Venue

Pool Cafe

Town

Hathersage

County

South Yorkshire

Postcode

S321DU

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

53.32926

Longitude

-1.65389

Name

Venture Elements

Phone

+447932898350

Website

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