Open to:

All AMI members, including trainees

Equipment needed:

Normal Climbing equipment plus equipment that you use for safe guarding yourself on a fixed line.

Location / time: 

Adventure Hub- on the site of the old Hitch and Hike Shop (Hope Road, Bamford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 0AL)

Workshop Outline:

A day exploring methods for the appropriate introduction of climbers to leading on single pitch venues. With a focus on taking individuals on a learning journey to become independent climbers, through progressive coaching of the skills/tactics required, which match their specific needs.

Topics to be covered include:

·         Decision Making for the instructor

·         Developing decision making for the climber/s

·         Wants / Needs of the climber/s

·         Individualising

·         What are we aiming for/what does an independent lead climber look like?

·         TTPP (Technical, Tactical, Physiological, Psychological)

·         Basic building blocks – movement skills, placing of gear.

·         Progressive application of building belays.

·         Risk management

·         Methods of safeguarding leaders as they put this all together

·         Methods of safeguarding yourself

Basically taking the skillset of a Mountaineering Instructor and blending them with the skillset of a Development Coach.

Workshop Staff:

Paul Smith MIA – Provider of SPA, CWA, CWLA and Coaching scheme.

Booking Instructions:

  Contact Paul direct on paul@rockandwateradventures.co.uk to secure your place and get payment details