About the trip
If you are leading climbs and wish to progress into multi pitch venues then this course is designed to teach you all the appropriate skills needed - looking at rope organisation, stance management and safe descent this is an all inclusive course with lots of climbing.
Day1:
You will be guided on a multi pitch climb to begin with, and here we will demonstrate the following:
Runner placement and management
Ropework (half vs single ropes)
Belay stances and management
Reducing twists
Protecting a second (traverse)
Descent and personal abseiling
Day 2:
Complete a multi pitch climb
Climb routes 'in series' or independently
Build your own belays
Belay a second
Manage your own stances
Gain independence
Discuss problem solving where appropriate
This course works best when booked for 2 people
Day1:
You will be guided on a multi pitch climb to begin with, and here we will demonstrate the following:
Runner placement and management
Ropework (half vs single ropes)
Belay stances and management
Reducing twists
Protecting a second (traverse)
Descent and personal abseiling
Day 2:
Complete a multi pitch climb
Climb routes 'in series' or independently
Build your own belays
Belay a second
Manage your own stances
Gain independence
Discuss problem solving where appropriate
This course works best when booked for 2 people
Itinerary
DAY 1
Runner placement and management
Ropework (half vs single ropes)
Belay stances and management
Reducing twists
Protecting a second (traverse)
Descent and personal abseiling
Ropework (half vs single ropes)
Belay stances and management
Reducing twists
Protecting a second (traverse)
Descent and personal abseiling
DAY 2
Complete a multi pitch climb
Climb routes 'in series' or independently
Build your own belays
Belay a second
Manage your own stances
Gain independence
Discuss problem solving where appropriate
Climb routes 'in series' or independently
Build your own belays
Belay a second
Manage your own stances
Gain independence
Discuss problem solving where appropriate
Not included
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof Trousers
Fleece Mid Layer
Insulation (spare warm top)
Hat & Gloves
Mountaineering Boots/Approach Shoes
Rock shoes
30-40L Rucksack
Spare Hats & Gloves
Lunch & Snacks
1 litre water
Hot drink
Personal Medication
Camera