Overview
Climbing is incredible. It helps you to get fit, meet interesting people and will take you to hidden gems in the UK and worldwide. This 5 day Discover Rock climbing is perfect for someone who is interested in taking up climbing, or wants to experience what is on offer outside the climbing wall. You will have the chance to try out different types of climbing and rock types. Having 5 days will give us time to try trad climbing, bouldering, sport climbing, multi-pitch and learn the essentials of abseiling.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
To help you learn the basics and become a competent second on a variety of rock climbs, both single and multi-pitch.
IS IT FOR ME?
This five day course is aimed at those who are looking to develop their rock climbing experience whilst enjoying the rich variety of rock climbing, found in the Central Highlands. As such it is ideal for novices and those who are active indoor wall climbers but have little experience of climbing outside. You don’t have to have any previous experience of rock climbing although being fit and active would be advantageous. Days one and two are run on a one instructor to four participants (1:4) ratio. This then lowers to an one instructor to two participants (1:2) ratio for day 3,4,5 This allows the course to be very competitively priced whilst ensuring that the quality and safety is still incredibly high.
CONTENT
Meeting your instructor on the first morning provides an opportunity to discuss you and the other participants experience and aspirations, enabling the instructor to plan the program around the main topics to be covered. These are:
- Developing participants personal experience on a variety of rock types.
- Experience different disciplines of rock climbing such as bouldering, sport & trad climbing.
- Develop an ability to second rock climbs.
- Technical sessions will include efficient rope management including tying into anchor points.
- Belaying both leader and second.
- Coaching in personal climbing movement skills, climbing technique and psychological preparation.
- Descending from rock climbs by abseiling using self-protection methods.
- You start in a team of 4 and then for the last 3 days the ratio drops from 1:4 to 1:2. This will allows more personalised coaching and the ability to explore more challenging terrain.
DATES & PRICES
| 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date05/05/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£755.00 | Places | ||
| Date19/05/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£755.00 | Places | ||
| Date02/06/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£755.00 | Places | ||
| Date30/06/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£755.00 | Places | ||
| Date11/08/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£755.00 | Places | ||
| Date01/09/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£755.00 | Places | ||
| Date15/09/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£755.00 | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
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USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day
In-course transport
Client REVIEWS
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large, and very comprehensive store of up to date clothing and equipment. Although we can supply all the equipment you will need, at this level you are encouraged to use your own hill gear including emergency gear, tent, stove etc. (Your instructor will of course want to check that personal equipment is appropriate for the activity).
YOU WILL NEED (Glenmore Lodge can provide if required)
- Waterproof jackets and trouser
- Insulated synthetic jacket
- Appropriate footwear for the attended course
- Helmet
- 40lt rucksack
- Climbing harnesses and rock shoes
- All technical climbing hardware & equipment
- Walking poles
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN THE STORES
Listed here are the essentials, this is not an exhaustive list.
- Personal clothing
- Warm outdoor wear
- Insulating layers
- Trekking / climbing trousers (not cotton)
- Hat & gloves
- Rucksack liner (or sturdy bin liner) / dry bags
- Hydration system (water bottle)***
- Box or bag for packed lunch
- Personal toiletries & medications (towels are provided)
- Suncream & sun hat
Glenmore Lodge will provide any technical equipment required on a skills course e.g. climbing ropes and racks.
