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3 day courses
Learn to Rock Climb
If you're a complete beginner or have experience of climbing at an indoor wall, this course will get you onto rock.
The course aims to teach participants the core climbing skills to be a competent second on a variety of rock climbs.
- The course will run on a 1:2 ratio.
- The course will concentrate on teaching participants to gain sufficient experience and ability to competently bottom rope or second a variety of rock climbs.
- Technical sessions will include efficient rope management, belaying (including holding falls and lowering), anchor selection and protection methods (use of nuts, camming devices etc).
- Coaching in personal climbing skills, such as movement on rock, will so be covered.
- Personal skills such as abseiling using self protection methods, and prusiking will also be covered.
- There will be discussions on the environment, access agreements and climbing etiquette.
- We will climb at a variety of crags , such as Duntelchaig, Kingussie, Huntley's Cave, and the sandstone sea cliffs of Cummingston and Logie Head.
Basically you will learn how to be a safe and responsible climber.
Price for 3 days £250
25% reduction for second person, when two people book together.
Also courses of 2, or 4 days.
We can suggest local accommodation if needed.