FROM £220
ROCK CLIMBING
INTRO TO MULTI-PITCH CLIMBING
Location
Aviemore, Cairngorms, Scotland
Grade
Moderate - 5
Duration
2 days
Participants
Min: 2 Max: 2
Rating
Learning how to look after you and your partner on longer climbs can a be very rewarding experience. With our multi-pitch intro, we will give you the skills, techniques and knowledge of how to keep climbing safely & efficiently. To achieve this, we will focus on solid anchor setups, stance and rope management which will maintain the flow and overall enjoyment while climbing those sought after routes! Having some previous outdoor climbing experience is desirable but not essential.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
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How to safely and effectively belay leader & second
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Learn the skills to assess and select appropriate traditional leader placed protection
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How to attach to multi-point anchors with the rope
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How effectively manage your stance to minimise rope tangles
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Retreating from multi-pitch climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors
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Coaching on technique and movement
What's included?
✓ Highly experienced & qualified guide
✓ On-course transport
✓ Harness, helmet, ropes, climbing shoes
✓ All climbing hardware
✓ Local climbing guidebook
✓ Group shelter
✓ First aid kit
✓ Photos from your course
✓ Overview of your course
What's not included?
✗ Course Insurance
What do I need to bring?
A pair comfortable, waterproof walking boots or shoes
Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar
Spare insulating layer
Walking socks
Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable)
Water bottle or flask
Rucksack 30-40 ltr
Hat & waterproof gloves
Lunch, plus a little spare food
Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!)
Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag
Personal medications
What else can we provide?
Pick up & drop-offs
Accommodation
