This course is ideal for two types of climbers:
- Someone who already climbs a little but wants to develop the skills to take it outside or enter the world of multi-pitch climbing.
- Someone who has not climbed much at all, but is committed to getting from beginner to confident and competent second in 2 days.
The course is pitched differently for each of these climber types, but the end goals are the same. Skills to be developed/built on:
- Belaying of a lead climber, including rope and stance management
- Different types of rock protection and competency in removing, placing and storing gear
- Further development of technique
- Safe retreat from a climb (abseiling)
- Use of guidebooks and climbing history
![some climbers halfway up a crag](https://youroutdoor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/u-rock-06-scaled.jpg)
![Some rope and a belay device](https://youroutdoor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/u-rock-04-scaled.jpg)
![A climber seconding a climb](https://youroutdoor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/rock-13.jpeg)
This course generally accommodates two people with one of our instructors, and we can cater for people with differing abilities, so you can come with a friend and both advance your skills! Do feel free to email or call us to talk through your differing skill levels if coming as a pair.
We also run this course 1:1 for those who are keen to delve deep and push themselves that little bit harder. Courses usually run over 2 days.