Introductory climbing courses



These climbing introduction courses are aimed for those wishing to take the plunge and find out why so many are addicted to this sport.

All our climbing courses are based around Bristol unless you have a particular area in mind.


1 day introduction to rock climbing

For those wishing to pursue climbing and want to learn the basic techniques.

This concise course covers the following:
> Belaying
> figure of eight knot
> Tying-in
> harnesses
> The use of guidebooks

> 1day
> Client / instructor ratio 1:4
> Cost from £50 per person

2 Day introduction to rock climbing

A continuation of the 1 day course with the added skills necessary to set up your own top rope

> Construction of a top rope system
> Choosing and placing appropriate protection
> Crag selection and etiquette
> guidebook interpretation

> 2 days
> Client / instructor ratio 1:2
> Cost £140 per person
> Accommodation is not included



Climbing wall to climbing rock

Do you already have the skills to climb safely inside but want to transfer these skills outdoors?
Climbing on real rock differs so much to indoor, it's almost like starting again.

This is a 2 day course where we concentrate on the following:
> Climbing equipment used outside
> Setting up a top rope- choosing and placing appropriate protection
> Climbing safety
> Crag selection and etiquette
> reading guidebooks
> problem solving

> 2 day
> Client / instructor ration 1:2
> Cost £140
> Accommodation is not included