Already climbing outdoors and want to develop a specific skill, improve your efficiency or work on something that's holding your climbing back?
Our Climbing Skills & Development Courses are designed for climbers who already have some experience and want focused coaching in a particular area of their climbing.
Choose from courses covering climbing rigging, belay building, guide mode, double-rope technique, climbing performance, trad refreshers, abseiling and climbing confidence.
Rather than following a broad introductory syllabus, these courses concentrate on a specific skill or objective, giving you plenty of time to practise, ask questions and develop techniques that are directly relevant to your climbing.
Courses range from half-day and one-day technical workshops through to fully bespoke private coaching days, with content adapted around your previous experience and objectives.
Courses are available at selected climbing areas across the UK, including Dartmoor, the Wye Valley, Eryri / North Wales, South Wales and the Lake District, depending on the course and the terrain required.
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TECHNICAL ROPE SKILLS
CLIMBING PERFORMANCE
REFRESH & CONSOLIDATE
£100pp*
1 Day
1:6
* Price indicated is for public course dates. For private/bespoke/1:1 bookings, prices start FROM £250 per day, +£30 per person extra per day.
Get in touch to enquire or click the BESPOKE BOOKING button above.
CLIMBING RIGGING COURSE
Instructor Tip:
" Before you even approach the edge of the crag, attach the end of your rope to a bomber anchor back from the edge (large tree or boulder etc), then attach yourself with your Personal Anchor System (PAS) to a klemheist on the rope. Now you can approach the edge of the crag safely "
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Learn how to safely set up top-rope and bottom-rope climbing systems for yourself, friends or family.
This one-day course focuses on the practical ropework and anchor skills required to rig single-pitch climbs without needing to lead the route first.
You'll learn how to keep yourself safe while working around the top of a crag, select and assess anchors, place traditional protection, use natural features and construct appropriate top and bottom-rope systems.
We'll also look at common rigging problems, choosing appropriate venues, environmental considerations and what to do when the obvious anchor isn't where you need it.
This course is particularly useful for climbers who want greater independence at single-pitch crags, parents wanting to climb with their children and those developing skills towards the Rock Climbing Instructor pathway.
The exact venue will be selected according to your experience, objectives, access and conditions.
WHO'S IT FOR?
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For those who want to rig single pitch climbs for their children and/or friends
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You are working towards your Rock Climbing Instructor award
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You want to safely set up a bottom rope to work the moves on a climb above your limit
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You are not yet ready to start to lead climb but still want to go climbing with friends
This course is primarily focusing on rigging climbs for bottom and top roping. There will be the opportunity to climb but that is not the main focus of the day.
COURSE CONTENT
On this course, we will cover the following:
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Planning where to climb
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Safety at the top of a crag
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Climbing knots
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Placing climbing protection
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Using natural anchors
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Assessing in-situ anchors such
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Building anchors
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Top and Bottom rope systems
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Common problems and how to avoid/solve them
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Access and the Environment
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Hazards and Emergency
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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A full day of practicing setting up rope anchors for top and bottom rope climbing
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Progressive learning in rope rigging
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A focus on keeping yourself safe at the top of a crag and rigging safe systems
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Safe, friendly atmosphere with others passionate about climbing
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A focus on your safety
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Opportunities to build confidence setting up your own climbs under the watchful eye of an experienced Mountaineering Instructor
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Low group ratio to focus on your personalised instruction
WHERE CAN I TAKE A CLIMBING SKILLS COURSE?
Our Climbing Skills & Development courses can be delivered at a range of climbing areas around the UK.
The most appropriate location depends on the course you're taking, your experience, your objectives and the type of terrain required.
Dartmoor, Devon
Dartmoor's granite crags provide an excellent environment for a wide range of technical climbing courses.
Depending on the course, we can use suitable venues for rope rigging, trad climbing, belay building, abseiling, double-rope technique and climbing-performance coaching.
Its variety of single-pitch and multipitch climbing means we can select terrain appropriate to both the skill being taught and your existing experience.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses on Dartmoor →
Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap
The Wye Valley provides extensive limestone climbing and opportunities to develop everything from trad climbing performance to multipitch ropework.
Courses can be tailored around suitable venues and routes, with the area particularly convenient for climbers travelling from Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Wales and the surrounding region.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in the Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap →
Eryri / North Wales
Eryri provides an exceptional range of venues for technical climbing development, from accessible roadside crags to multipitch mountain routes.
It's particularly well suited to climbers developing belay systems, double-rope technique, guide mode, multipitch efficiency and the skills required for longer mountain climbs.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in Eryri / North Wales →
Bespoke Locations
Many of these courses are available as private bookings and can be arranged at other suitable climbing areas.
If you're preparing for a particular route, trip or style of climbing, let us know your objectives and we'll recommend an appropriate venue and course.
No events at the moment
Climbing Rope Rigging Course Dates
BUILD BETTER BELAYS
£150pp*
1 Day
1:2
* Price indicated is for public course dates. For private/bespoke/1:1 bookings, prices are: 1:1 = £250 per day | 1:2 = £280 per day (£140pp per day)
Get in touch to enquire or click the BESPOKE BOOKING button above.
Instructor Tip:
" Carry a dedicated set of carabiners for the belay (Belay 'Biners): 1x HMS and 3x D-shaped clipped to it. These can be carried on the back of your harness, ready to deploy at the belay stance. Your second should carry a set too, incase you have built the belay out of just the rope and they have to do the same. "
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Efficient belays can transform a multipitch climbing day.
This one-day course is designed for climbers who already have some multipitch experience but want to become quicker, tidier and more confident when constructing and managing belays.
We'll explore different ways of building anchors using the rope, slings, traditional protection and natural features, and look at when each method works best.
You'll practise choosing an appropriate stance, managing in-reach and out-of-reach anchors, organising ropes, attaching yourself and your partner efficiently and carrying out smooth leader changeovers.
We'll also look at awkward, restricted and hanging stances where the neat textbook solution isn't always available.
The aim isn't to teach one "correct" belay but to give you a range of efficient systems and help you understand which is appropriate for the situation in front of you.
WHO'S IT FOR?
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This build better belays course is for those who have experience leading multipitch routes and want to develop their skills
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You may have never used a hanging belay and/or struggle to trust the gear at belays
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You have possibly got into a tangle at belay ledges (twist in the ropes or snagged coils), not had enough rope or gear to build what you wanted, or even got stuck behind a slow team and had to share a belay, or belay somewhere not described in the guidebook.
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Experienced climbers looking to develop their skills
COURSE CONTENT:
On this build better belays course, you will learn the following skills:
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Reading a guidebook and route reading
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selecting a good spot to belay
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Selecting and placing gear
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Using in-situ gear
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Building belays with slings and rope
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In-reach and out of reach anchors
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Attaching to anchors (in-reach and out of reach)
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Belaying a second
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Attaching a second to the belay
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Stance and rope management
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Leader changeovers
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Block leading process
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Lead climbing tips
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Emergency procedures
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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Full day of building belays on multipitch climbs
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Progressive learning in building belays and stance management
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A focus on staying safe at belays and improving efficiency
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Safe, friendly atmosphere with others passionate about climbing
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A focus on your safety
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Opportunities to build confidence in stance management and belay tasks under the watchful eye of an experienced Mountaineering Instructor
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1:2 ratio to focus on your personalised instruction
WHERE CAN I TAKE A CLIMBING SKILLS COURSE?
Our Climbing Skills & Development courses can be delivered at a range of climbing areas around the UK.
The most appropriate location depends on the course you're taking, your experience, your objectives and the type of terrain required.
Dartmoor, Devon
Dartmoor's granite crags provide an excellent environment for a wide range of technical climbing courses.
Depending on the course, we can use suitable venues for rope rigging, trad climbing, belay building, abseiling, double-rope technique and climbing-performance coaching.
Its variety of single-pitch and multipitch climbing means we can select terrain appropriate to both the skill being taught and your existing experience.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses on Dartmoor →
Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap
The Wye Valley provides extensive limestone climbing and opportunities to develop everything from trad climbing performance to multipitch ropework.
Courses can be tailored around suitable venues and routes, with the area particularly convenient for climbers travelling from Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Wales and the surrounding region.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in the Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap →
Eryri / North Wales
Eryri provides an exceptional range of venues for technical climbing development, from accessible roadside crags to multipitch mountain routes.
It's particularly well suited to climbers developing belay systems, double-rope technique, guide mode, multipitch efficiency and the skills required for longer mountain climbs.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in Eryri / North Wales →
Bespoke Locations
Many of these courses are available as private bookings and can be arranged at other suitable climbing areas.
If you're preparing for a particular route, trip or style of climbing, let us know your objectives and we'll recommend an appropriate venue and course.
No events at the moment
Build Better Belays Course Dates
£150pp*
1 Day
1:2
* Price indicated is for public course dates. For private/bespoke/1:1 bookings, prices are: 1:1 = £250 per day | 1:2 = £280 per day (£140pp per day)
Get in touch to enquire or click the BESPOKE BOOKING button above.
GUIDE MODE MASTERCLASS
Instructor Tip:
" Use a round profile carabiner to reduce friction when pulling the rope through and save your shoulders! I-Beam carabiners make pulling the rope through the device feel 'sticky' and 'clunky' "
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Guide mode can be an extremely useful tool on multipitch climbs, but only when you understand how the system works, its limitations and how to deal with problems.
This one-day masterclass is designed for trad and sport climbers who already have multipitch experience and want to use guide-mode belay devices more confidently and efficiently.
You'll learn how to construct suitable anchors, orientate the device correctly, bring up one or two climbers, organise the stance and safely lower a second when required.
We'll also examine situations where guide mode may not be the best choice, common mistakes and simple problem-solving techniques if something goes wrong.
The focus is on understanding the system rather than simply memorising a sequence, so you leave knowing both how to use guide mode and when to use it.
WHO'S IT FOR?
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This guide mode masterclass is for those who have multipitch climbing experience
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Experienced climbers who want to understand how guide mode works
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Sport climbers going on a multipitch sport climbing trip abroad and want to learn how they can be more efficient at belays
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You may be taking out less experienced friends, belaying 2 partners or just wanting to develop your skills
COURSE CONTENT:
On this guide mode masterclass course, we will cover the following skills:
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Selecting and placing gear
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Building belays
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Using guide mode on sling and rope anchors
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Belaying a second
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Lowering a second
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Belaying 2 climbers
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Lowering a climber with 2 people seconding
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Attaching 2 people to a belay avoiding twists and tangles
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When NOT to use guide mode
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It's limitations
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Simple rescues using guide mode
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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Full day of building belays on multipitch climbs and bringing up and lowering partners in guide mode
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Progressive learning in building belays, stance management and using guide mode devices
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A focus on staying safe at belays and improving efficiency
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Safe, friendly atmosphere with others passionate about climbing
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A focus on your safety
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Opportunities to build confidence in stance management and belaying under the watchful eye of an experienced Mountaineering Instructor
-
1:2 ratio to focus on your personalised instruction
WHERE CAN I TAKE A CLIMBING SKILLS COURSE?
Our Climbing Skills & Development courses can be delivered at a range of climbing areas around the UK.
The most appropriate location depends on the course you're taking, your experience, your objectives and the type of terrain required.
Dartmoor, Devon
Dartmoor's granite crags provide an excellent environment for a wide range of technical climbing courses.
Depending on the course, we can use suitable venues for rope rigging, trad climbing, belay building, abseiling, double-rope technique and climbing-performance coaching.
Its variety of single-pitch and multipitch climbing means we can select terrain appropriate to both the skill being taught and your existing experience.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses on Dartmoor →
Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap
The Wye Valley provides extensive limestone climbing and opportunities to develop everything from trad climbing performance to multipitch ropework.
Courses can be tailored around suitable venues and routes, with the area particularly convenient for climbers travelling from Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Wales and the surrounding region.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in the Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap →
Eryri / North Wales
Eryri provides an exceptional range of venues for technical climbing development, from accessible roadside crags to multipitch mountain routes.
It's particularly well suited to climbers developing belay systems, double-rope technique, guide mode, multipitch efficiency and the skills required for longer mountain climbs.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in Eryri / North Wales →
Bespoke Locations
Many of these courses are available as private bookings and can be arranged at other suitable climbing areas.
If you're preparing for a particular route, trip or style of climbing, let us know your objectives and we'll recommend an appropriate venue and course.
No events at the moment
Guide Mode Masterclass Course Dates
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Want to climb harder outdoors but feel like your confidence, movement or head game is holding you back?
Push Your Grade is a bespoke climbing-performance day designed around your current level and the grade or style you'd like to progress towards.
We'll look at route choice, movement and footwork, pacing, resting, efficient gear placement, risk assessment and the psychological side of climbing above protection.
Depending on your objectives, you may spend time seconding, top-roping, mock leading or leading progressively harder routes under supervision.
The aim isn't simply to get you up one harder climb. It's to identify what's currently limiting your performance and give you practical strategies that you can continue using afterwards.
Your venue and routes will be selected around your current grade, preferred climbing style, objectives and conditions.
WHO'S IT FOR?
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This Push Your Grade course is for those who have lead climbing experience at Diff to Hard Severe (HS)
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Generally, people will fall into one of the below grade categories:
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Diff/VDiff - wanting to climb Severe (S)
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Severe - wanting to climb Hard Severe (HS)
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HS - wanting to climb Very Severe (VS)
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VS - Hard Very Severe (HVS)
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HVS - E1
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Mountaineers wanting to climb longer mountaineering routes with pitches of graded climbing
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Climbers wanting to try a different style of climbing or rock type which holds them back as an all round climber. Examples being going from limestone to granite, or a crack climber wanting to climb more slabs
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An individual who just needs a confidence boost and for someone to show them that they can climb that grade!
COURSE CONTENT:
On this 'push your grade' course, we will cover the following skills to get you up the route:
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Choosing an appropriate route
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Movement and footwork coaching on rock
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Resting on a route
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Efficient clipping
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Efficient climbing movement
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Choosing a trad rack for your grade
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Selecting and placing gear
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Trusting trad gear
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Lead climbing
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Understanding falling and it's impact on climbing performace
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Managing fear on route
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Seconding a route at your chosen improvement grade
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Possibly leading a route at your target grade
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How to back off lead safely and your options whilst leading
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Building confidence
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Gaining climbing milage
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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A day spent climbing routes around your grade to build a base to gain confidence
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A focus on efficient climbing and managing fear and risks
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Opportunities to second and bottom rope harder grades
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Progressive learning in climbing techniques
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Safe, friendly atmosphere with others passionate about climbing
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A focus on your safety
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Opportunities to lead climbs under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor
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1:2 ratio to focus on your personalised instruction
WHERE CAN I TAKE A CLIMBING SKILLS COURSE?
Our Climbing Skills & Development courses can be delivered at a range of climbing areas around the UK.
The most appropriate location depends on the course you're taking, your experience, your objectives and the type of terrain required.
Dartmoor, Devon
Dartmoor's granite crags provide an excellent environment for a wide range of technical climbing courses.
Depending on the course, we can use suitable venues for rope rigging, trad climbing, belay building, abseiling, double-rope technique and climbing-performance coaching.
Its variety of single-pitch and multipitch climbing means we can select terrain appropriate to both the skill being taught and your existing experience.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses on Dartmoor →
Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap
The Wye Valley provides extensive limestone climbing and opportunities to develop everything from trad climbing performance to multipitch ropework.
Courses can be tailored around suitable venues and routes, with the area particularly convenient for climbers travelling from Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Wales and the surrounding region.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in the Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap →
Eryri / North Wales
Eryri provides an exceptional range of venues for technical climbing development, from accessible roadside crags to multipitch mountain routes.
It's particularly well suited to climbers developing belay systems, double-rope technique, guide mode, multipitch efficiency and the skills required for longer mountain climbs.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in Eryri / North Wales →
Bespoke Locations
Many of these courses are available as private bookings and can be arranged at other suitable climbing areas.
If you're preparing for a particular route, trip or style of climbing, let us know your objectives and we'll recommend an appropriate venue and course.
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Learn how to use half ropes confidently and efficiently for traditional and multipitch climbing.
This one-day course is designed for climbers who already lead using a single rope and want to progress onto routes where using two ropes provides greater flexibility.
You'll learn how to belay and lead with two ropes, choose which rope to clip, reduce rope drag on wandering pitches, organise both ropes at belays and bring up one or two seconds.
We'll also cover using two ropes for abseiling and discuss rope choice for different styles of climbing.
This course is particularly useful for climbers progressing towards longer multipitch routes, mountain crags, sea cliffs and traditional routes where the line wanders significantly.
WHO'S IT FOR?
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This 'double rope technique' course is for those who have lead climbing experience on single or multipitch crags with 1 rope and want to start using 2 ropes in your trad climbing
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Those of you who have some experience using double ropes and want to become more efficient to avoid twists and tangles at belays
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Experienced climbers wanting to progress to sea cliff and mountain routes that require the use of 2 ropes for efficient and safer climbing
COURSE CONTENT:
On this double rope technique course, we will cover the following skills:
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Choosing a route
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Selecting a rope (well, ropes)
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Lead belaying with 2 ropes
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Leading with 2 ropes
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How to clip both ropes and the purpose behind it
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Building belays
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Belaying a second on 2 ropes
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Belaying 2 seconds
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Attaching to anchors
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Attaching a second to an anchor
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Abseiling
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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A day spent climbing with 2 ropes to understasnd the different uses and ways we can use them together
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A focus on building your confidence and experience belaying and leading on double ropes
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Progressive learning in double rope techniques
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Safe, friendly atmosphere with others passionate about climbing
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A focus on your safety
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Opportunities to practice belaying and lead climbing with 2 ropes under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor
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1:2 to focus on your personalised instruction
WHERE CAN I TAKE A CLIMBING SKILLS COURSE?
Our Climbing Skills & Development courses can be delivered at a range of climbing areas around the UK.
The most appropriate location depends on the course you're taking, your experience, your objectives and the type of terrain required.
Dartmoor, Devon
Dartmoor's granite crags provide an excellent environment for a wide range of technical climbing courses.
Depending on the course, we can use suitable venues for rope rigging, trad climbing, belay building, abseiling, double-rope technique and climbing-performance coaching.
Its variety of single-pitch and multipitch climbing means we can select terrain appropriate to both the skill being taught and your existing experience.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses on Dartmoor →
Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap
The Wye Valley provides extensive limestone climbing and opportunities to develop everything from trad climbing performance to multipitch ropework.
Courses can be tailored around suitable venues and routes, with the area particularly convenient for climbers travelling from Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Wales and the surrounding region.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in the Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap →
Eryri / North Wales
Eryri provides an exceptional range of venues for technical climbing development, from accessible roadside crags to multipitch mountain routes.
It's particularly well suited to climbers developing belay systems, double-rope technique, guide mode, multipitch efficiency and the skills required for longer mountain climbs.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in Eryri / North Wales →
Bespoke Locations
Many of these courses are available as private bookings and can be arranged at other suitable climbing areas.
If you're preparing for a particular route, trip or style of climbing, let us know your objectives and we'll recommend an appropriate venue and course.
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Been away from traditional climbing for a while or simply want to check that your skills and systems are still working well?
The Trad Refresher is a fully bespoke private climbing day built around your experience, confidence and the areas you'd most like to revisit.
There is no fixed syllabus.
You might spend the day refreshing gear placements and belays, getting comfortable leading again, revisiting multipitch systems, practising abseiling or simply climbing routes while reviewing your decision making with an instructor.
It's ideal if you've had time away from climbing, have an upcoming trip, want reassurance before heading out independently again or feel that some of your technical skills have become rusty.
We'll agree your priorities beforehand and build the day around the areas that will give you the greatest benefit.
WHO'S IT FOR?
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This 'Trad Refresher' course is for anyone who has had a bit of time off from climbing and isn't up to date with current best practices
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Wants to validate their knowledge under the eyes of an experienced instructor
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You don't have to have lead climbed before. This course is also ideally suited to someone who has never lead climbed before but has seconded routes with other climbing partners and wants to get back climbing.
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Someone who has a trip coming up and wants to practice some skills
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Climbers who haven't climbed multipitch in a while
COURSE CONTENT:
On this 'trad refresher' course, we can cover anything you want, examples include:
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Choosing a route
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Movement and footwork on rock
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Resting on a route
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Efficient climbing movement
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Selecting and placing gear
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Building belays
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Attaching to anchors
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Lead climbing
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Multipitch Climbing
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Simple rescues
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Belay changeovers
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Stance management
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Abseiling
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Emergency procedures
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Anything else you can think of!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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A full day climbing, focusing on your aims and objectives
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A tailor made day for you, designed to meet your needs and give you the best learning environment
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Progressive learning in climbing techniques
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Safe, friendly atmosphere with others passionate about climbing
-
A focus on your safety
-
Opportunities to practice climbing skills under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor
-
1:2 ratio to focus on your personalised instruction
WHERE CAN I TAKE A CLIMBING SKILLS COURSE?
Our Climbing Skills & Development courses can be delivered at a range of climbing areas around the UK.
The most appropriate location depends on the course you're taking, your experience, your objectives and the type of terrain required.
Dartmoor, Devon
Dartmoor's granite crags provide an excellent environment for a wide range of technical climbing courses.
Depending on the course, we can use suitable venues for rope rigging, trad climbing, belay building, abseiling, double-rope technique and climbing-performance coaching.
Its variety of single-pitch and multipitch climbing means we can select terrain appropriate to both the skill being taught and your existing experience.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses on Dartmoor →
Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap
The Wye Valley provides extensive limestone climbing and opportunities to develop everything from trad climbing performance to multipitch ropework.
Courses can be tailored around suitable venues and routes, with the area particularly convenient for climbers travelling from Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Wales and the surrounding region.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in the Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap →
Eryri / North Wales
Eryri provides an exceptional range of venues for technical climbing development, from accessible roadside crags to multipitch mountain routes.
It's particularly well suited to climbers developing belay systems, double-rope technique, guide mode, multipitch efficiency and the skills required for longer mountain climbs.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in Eryri / North Wales →
Bespoke Locations
Many of these courses are available as private bookings and can be arranged at other suitable climbing areas.
If you're preparing for a particular route, trip or style of climbing, let us know your objectives and we'll recommend an appropriate venue and course.
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course is designed for experienced climbers who want to develop a healthier and more controlled relationship with falling while also improving their understanding of protection, belaying and risk.
We'll begin by looking at the climbing system, protection quality, fall consequences and the factors that determine whether taking a fall is appropriate.
From there, practice can progress gradually from weighting protection and simulated falls through to controlled falling exercises where appropriate.
The emphasis is not on encouraging unnecessary falls. It's on understanding the difference between situations where falling may be acceptable and situations where avoiding a fall remains essential.
We'll also work on movement, route reading, backing off safely, climbing psychology and strategies for managing fear while leading.
Exercises and progression will always be adapted to the individual climber and the venue.
This course will take place at a venue where we can rig safety lines, place trad gear and fall safely. Giving you the trust you need in your placements!
WHO'S IT FOR?
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This course is for anyone wanting to learn to trust their trad placements and build confidence to push through to the next grade!
COURSE CONTENT:
On this learn to fall course, we will cover the following skills:
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Choosing a route
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Movement and footwork on rock
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Efficient climbing movement
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Selecting and placing bomber gear
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Lead climbing
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Safe fall practice
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Weighting trad gear
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Simulated falling and seeing the importance of the climbing chain of safety
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Mental training and climbing psychology
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How to avoid falling
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Backing off a lead
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Indoor leading and falling (optional)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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A day of placing trad gear, weighting it and learning to trust your placements
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Simulated fall practice on the safety of a bottom rope
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Progressive fall practice with safety lines in place
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Safe, friendly atmosphere with others passionate about climbing
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A focus on your safety
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Opportunities to practice leading, falling and placing gear under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor
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Low ratio group numbers to focus on your personalised instruction
WHERE CAN I TAKE A CLIMBING SKILLS COURSE?
Our Climbing Skills & Development courses can be delivered at a range of climbing areas around the UK.
The most appropriate location depends on the course you're taking, your experience, your objectives and the type of terrain required.
Dartmoor, Devon
Dartmoor's granite crags provide an excellent environment for a wide range of technical climbing courses.
Depending on the course, we can use suitable venues for rope rigging, trad climbing, belay building, abseiling, double-rope technique and climbing-performance coaching.
Its variety of single-pitch and multipitch climbing means we can select terrain appropriate to both the skill being taught and your existing experience.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses on Dartmoor →
Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap
The Wye Valley provides extensive limestone climbing and opportunities to develop everything from trad climbing performance to multipitch ropework.
Courses can be tailored around suitable venues and routes, with the area particularly convenient for climbers travelling from Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Wales and the surrounding region.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in the Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap →
Eryri / North Wales
Eryri provides an exceptional range of venues for technical climbing development, from accessible roadside crags to multipitch mountain routes.
It's particularly well suited to climbers developing belay systems, double-rope technique, guide mode, multipitch efficiency and the skills required for longer mountain climbs.
Explore Rock Climbing Courses in Eryri / North Wales →
Bespoke Locations
Many of these courses are available as private bookings and can be arranged at other suitable climbing areas.
If you're preparing for a particular route, trip or style of climbing, let us know your objectives and we'll recommend an appropriate venue and course.
No events at the moment
Learn to Fall Course Dates
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Learn how to set up and carry out an abseil safely and understand the systems that allow you to descend from climbs, access certain routes and retreat when required.
This half or full-day course introduces the fundamental skills involved in abseiling, including selecting anchors, protecting yourself while setting up, attaching the rope, using an appropriate backup and carrying out safety checks before committing to the descent.
We'll look at fixed and retrievable abseils, common problems and how to reduce the likelihood of ropes becoming stuck.
On a full-day course there may also be time to introduce multipitch abseiling and more complex descent scenarios.
The course can be tailored for complete beginners or climbers who have abseiled previously but want a refresher before using the technique independently.
WHO'S IT FOR?
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This course is for beginner climbers wanting to add abseiling to their skills toolbox
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Individuals who may not have abseiled for a while and want a refresher.
COURSE CONTENT:
On this abseiling course, we will cover the following skills:
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Selecting and placing bomber gear
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Assessing natural anchors
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Building safe anchors
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Attaching the rope to an anchor
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Safeguarding yourself at the top of a crag
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Fixed and retrievable abseils
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How to back yourself up whilst abseiling
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The safety checks prior to committing to abseiling
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Avoiding and solving common abseiling problems
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Multipitch abseiling (If booking a full day)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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A half or full day of abseiling and setting up abseils
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Progressive practice with safety lines in place and back ups
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Safe, friendly atmosphere with others passionate about climbing
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A focus on your safety
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Opportunities to practice abseiling under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor
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Low ratio group numbers to focus on your personalised instruction
WHERE CAN I TAKE A CLIMBING SKILLS COURSE?
Our Climbing Skills & Development courses can be delivered at a range of climbing areas around the UK.
The most appropriate location depends on the course you're taking, your experience, your objectives and the type of terrain required.
Dartmoor, Devon
Dartmoor's granite crags provide an excellent environment for a wide range of technical climbing courses.
Depending on the course, we can use suitable venues for rope rigging, trad climbing, belay building, abseiling, double-rope technique and climbing-performance coaching.
Its variety of single-pitch and multipitch climbing means we can select terrain appropriate to both the skill being taught and your existing experience.
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Wye Valley & Wintour's Leap
The Wye Valley provides extensive limestone climbing and opportunities to develop everything from trad climbing performance to multipitch ropework.
Courses can be tailored around suitable venues and routes, with the area particularly convenient for climbers travelling from Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Wales and the surrounding region.
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Eryri / North Wales
Eryri provides an exceptional range of venues for technical climbing development, from accessible roadside crags to multipitch mountain routes.
It's particularly well suited to climbers developing belay systems, double-rope technique, guide mode, multipitch efficiency and the skills required for longer mountain climbs.
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Bespoke Locations
Many of these courses are available as private bookings and can be arranged at other suitable climbing areas.
If you're preparing for a particular route, trip or style of climbing, let us know your objectives and we'll recommend an appropriate venue and course.
