Indoor to Outdoor Sport Climber
Discover LEVEL | 2 day(s) | Ratio 1:4
Overview
Sport climbing is amazing. You can really focus on the enjoyment of climbing and challenge yourself in a welcoming social environment. Becoming a sport climber is the perfect step for the indoor climber/boulderer who wants to adventure outside, or if you are someone who really enjoys the movement and challenge of climbing. We aim to experience climbing outside in a variety of locations, as well as to equip you with the tools and techniques to go sport climbing in the future for yourself.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
The main focus of this two day course is introducing participants from indoor climbing to sport climbing whilst enjoying maximum climbing mileage. Most of the course will be based outside with all the climbing action taking place at local sport climbing venues.
PRE-REQUISITES
To get the most from this course you should have some indoor wall leading experience and be climbing at the indoor wall grade of 5a.
CONTENT
You will usually be in a team of four with one instructor. Meeting your instructor on the first morning provides an opportunity to discuss the experience and aspirations of you and the other participants, enabling the instructor to plan the program around the main topics to be covered. These are:
- Individualized coaching to develop and improve rock climbing movement skills.
- Belaying using a wide variety ropes & devices in a bottom rope & lead situation – including holding falls and lowering.
- Lead climbing, clipping bolts and lowering-off safely (if appropriate to students abilities).
- Stick ‘clipping’, aiding a climb and escaping if unsuccessful.
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Instruction
- Use of kit
- Packed lunch and afternoon tea each day
- In-course transport
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
- Gaiters
- 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*** leather palmed Belay Gloves are useful for rope work scenarios.
- Whistle
- Compass – Silva type 4 recommended with a 1:40,000 romer ***
- Waterproof map case (maps and map cases are not a stores item but can be purchased from our shop)
- Rucksack liner (or sturdy bin liner) / dry bags
- Hydration system (water bottle)***
- Box or bag for packed lunch
- Personal first aid kit
- 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.
