These Intro to Multipitch 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 or get introduced to sea cliff or mountain routes. 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 Intro to 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.
£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)
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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
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A focus on your safety
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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
