These guided rock climbing courses in Snowdonia, Devon and Cornwall or the Lake District are deigned for those who want to progress their climbing to multipitch routes. Whether it's learning the skills to be independent on multipitch climbs, get introduced to sea cliff or mountain routes, or to climb a dream route such as The Old Man of Hoy or ticking a Classic Rock route. You will learn the essential multipitch skills, including building belays, stance management, safe descent off routes and how to manage long climbs.
By the end of these Guided Multipitch Courses you will have gained the skills to confidently and safely undertake multipitch routes independently, or have been inspired to progress your climbing to multipitch routes.
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£260pp*
2 Days
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.
INTRO TO MULTIPITCH CLIMBING
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course is for experienced single pitch climbers who want to progress to multipitch climbing. Multipitch climbs are generally longer, more committing and exposed, and descending them isn't always as straight forward as just walking off. You will learn a new set of skills, allowing you to access the start of the route, descend off the top and how you manage stances in the middle.
If booking a bespoke course, I can tailor the days to suit you. Whether that's teaching you the skills to access and to climb on sea cliffs or mountain crags, or you just want to learn the skills to multipitch climb for the time being. This course can be run anywhere in the UK. From the sea cliffs of Cornwall, Pembroke or Gogarth, and from the valley crag of the Dewerstone on Dartmoor to the mountain crags of Snowdonia or the Lake District.
WHO'S IT FOR?
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This Intro to Multipitch Climbing Course is aimed at those who have lead climbing experience on single pitch crags
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You may want to start climbing on sea cliffs or on mountain crags, possibly in the Alps, but haven't yet got the skills or experience to do this safely
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Sport climbers looking for the skills to progress to multipitch sport climbs abroad or even progressing to trad multipitch
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you may just want to learn the skills to multipitch so you can head out with with your climbing partner on inland crags such as the Dewerstone, Tremadog or Shepherds Crag, as examples.
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Anyone who has some multipitch experience and wants to develop their skills to become more efficient.
COURSE CONTENT:
On this intro to multipitch course, we will cover the following skills:
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Re-cap single pitch lead climbing skills
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Choosing a route and understanding guidebooks
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Accessing the base of a route
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Movement and footwork on rock
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Efficient climbing movement
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Building different types of belays - using the rope and slings
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Assessing insitu gear and natural anchors
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Attaching to anchors
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Stance management
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Efficient rope management
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Communication on the crag
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Belay change overs
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Climbing with single and double ropes
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Belaying a lead climber and bringing up a second
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Lead climbing
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How to descend off a route (or to the base!)
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Retreating off a route
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Emergency procedures
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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A full day on multipitch climbs, either inland, above the sea or in the mountains
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Progressive learning in multipitch climbing techniques
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A focus on managing exposure and moving efficiently and safely on multipitch climbs
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Safe, friendly atmosphere with others passionate about climbing
-
A focus on your safety
-
Opportunities to build confidence on multipitch climbs under the watchful eye of an experienced Mountaineering Instructor
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1:2 ratio to focus on your personalised instruction
Intro to Multipitch Climbing Course Dates
GUIDED CLIMBING
£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.
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course is for experienced single pitch climbers who want to progress to multipitch climbing. Multipitch climbs are generally longer, more committing and exposed, and descending them isn't always as straight forward as just walking off. You will learn a new set of skills, allowing you to access the start of the route, descend off the top and how you manage stances in the middle.
If booking a bespoke course, I can tailor the days to suit you. Whether that's teaching you the skills to access and to climb on sea cliffs or mountain crags, or you just want to learn the skills to multipitch climb for the time being. This course can be run anywhere in the UK. From the sea cliffs of Cornwall, Pembroke or Gogarth, and from the valley crag of the Dewerstone on Dartmoor to the mountain crags of Snowdonia or the Lake District.
WHO'S IT FOR?
-
This guided climbing course is aimed at those who have lead climbing experience on single pitch crags
-
You may want to start climbing on sea cliffs or on mountain crags, possibly in the Alps, but haven't yet got the skills or experience to do this safely
-
Anyone who has some multipitch experience and wants to develop their skills to become more efficient.
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Beginner climbers who want a big climbing day experience to learn some new skills
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You may be on holiday and want an adventurous activity to fill a day!
COURSE CONTENT:
On this guided climbing course, you can let your instructor take all the stress and faff! However, I would hope you take away some new skills!
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Learn skills: For example, How to attach to anchors, remove climbing gear without dropping it
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Enjoy the route: Relax! Your instructor has the lead climbing under control. Belay safely and enjoy the moves and the exposure!
-
Gain experience: New type of climbing, rock type, difficulty and skills. Take it all on board and ask lots of questions!
-
Stay safe: Your instructor will keep you safe every step of the way.
-
Become more efficient: Learn how to save time at belays, rack gear better and maximise climbing time/routes climbed
-
Choose your route(s): Let me know what you want to climb (before we meet!). Specific routes, grades or crags
We can also cover some of the following skills:
-
Re-cap single pitch lead climbing skills
-
Choosing a route and understanding guidebooks
-
Accessing the base of a route
-
Movement and footwork on rock
-
Efficient climbing movement
-
Building different types of belays - using the rope and slings
-
Assessing insitu gear and natural anchors
-
Stance management
-
Efficient rope management
-
Communication on the crag
-
Belay change overs
-
Climbing with single and double ropes
-
Belaying a lead climber and bringing up a second
-
How to descend off a route (or to the base!)
-
Retreating off a route
-
Emergency procedures
WHAT TO EXPECT:
-
A full day on multipitch climbs, either inland, above the sea or in the mountains
-
Progressive learning in multipitch climbing techniques
-
A focus on managing exposure and moving efficiently and safely on multipitch climbs
-
Safe, friendly atmosphere with others passionate about climbing
-
A focus on your safety
-
Opportunities to build confidence on multipitch climbs under the watchful eye of an experienced Mountaineering Instructor
-
1:2 ratio to focus on your personalised instruction
WHERE WILL WE BE CLIMBING?
This course will take place at a variety of venues. Please take a look at the dates below as they will give you an insight into the type of climbing that course will be based on. For example, guided sea cliff climbing (Gogarth or Baggy Point), guided mountain routes (Idwal Slabs or Tryfan) or guided multipitch climbing in general (Tremadog or The Dewerstone).
If booking a bespoke guided climbing course, we can climb anywhere you like! Generally people want to climb specific routes like Commando (Bosigran) Ridge in Cornwall, Dream of White Horses on Gogarth or Napes Needle on Great Gable. You choose the route(s) or the crag, and I'll do the planning.
Guided Rock Climbing Course Dates
£150pp*
FROM 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.
GUIDED CLASSIC ROCK ROUTES
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Classic Rock routes are those which are portrayed in Ken Wilson's book 'Classic Rock', a collection of great climbs all over the country. Typically, these routes are mountainous or on sea cliffs and range in grades up to VS. Sometimes, these routes can be hard to access, requiring knowledge of the area, navigation skills or the ability to understand tides and the sea. Let me take away all the logistics and guide you up these Classic routes in safety, so you can enjoy them for the great routes they are!
WHO'S IT FOR?
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This Classic Rock guided climbing course is aimed at those who have lead climbing experience on single pitch crags
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Climbers who have some multipitch climbing experience, whether that's leading or seconding, up to grade HS
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Beginner climbers who want a big climbing day experience to learn some new skills
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You may be on holiday and want an adventurous activity to fill a day!
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Climbers who want to tick off the Classic Rock routes in the mountains and/or on sea cliffs and develop their multipitch skills
COURSE CONTENT:
On this guided Classic Rock climbing course, you can let your instructor take all the stress and faff! However, I would hope you take away some new skills!
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Learn skills: For example, How to attach to anchors, remove climbing gear without dropping it
-
Enjoy the route: Relax! Your instructor has the lead climbing under control. Belay safely and enjoy the moves and the exposure!
-
Gain experience: New type of climbing, rock type, difficulty and skills. Take it all on board and ask lots of questions!
-
Stay safe: Your instructor will keep you safe every step of the way.
-
Become more efficient: Learn how to save time at belays, rack gear better and maximise climbing time/routes climbed
-
Choose your route(s): Let me know what you want to climb (before we meet!). Specific routes, grades or crags
We can also cover some of the following skills:
-
Re-cap single pitch lead climbing skills
-
Choosing a route and understanding guidebooks
-
Accessing the base of a route
-
Movement and footwork on rock
-
Efficient climbing movement
-
Building different types of belays - using the rope and slings
-
Assessing insitu gear and natural anchors
-
Stance management
-
Efficient rope management
-
Communication on the crag
-
Belay change overs
-
Climbing with single and double ropes
-
Belaying a lead climber and bringing up a second
-
How to descend off a route (or to the base!)
-
Retreating off a route
-
Emergency procedures
WHAT TO EXPECT:
-
A full day on Classic Rock routes, either inland, above the sea or in the mountains
-
Progressive learning in multipitch climbing techniques
-
A focus on managing exposure and moving efficiently and safely on multipitch climbs
-
Safe, friendly atmosphere with others passionate about climbing
-
A focus on your safety
-
Opportunities to build confidence on multipitch climbs under the watchful eye of an experienced Mountaineering Instructor
-
1:2 ratio to focus on your personalised instruction
WHERE WILL WE BE CLIMBING?
Check out the list of Classic Rock routes on UKC and the Needle Sports website below:
Take your pick and let's get climbing!
