FROM £500
ROCK CLIMBING
LEARN TO LEAD CLIMB WEEK
Location
Aviemore, Cairngorms, Scotland
Grade
Moderate - 5
Duration
5 days
Participants
Min: 2 Max: 2
Rating
Join our 5 day learn to lead climb week course, based around Aviemore, Cairngorms. Being on 'the sharp end' is a serious step in any climbers career and comes with higher risk, but with risk comes also with high rewards, let us show you the ropes by building a solid base of fundamental skills, techniques and strategies to help you get the most out of your course. Our instructors teach progressively to let you build your confidence and skill level at a pace to suit you.
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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Retreating from climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors
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Coaching on technique and movement
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Interpretation of the guidebook
What's included?
✓ Highly experienced & qualified guide
✓ On-course transport
✓ Harness
✓ Helmet
✓ Ropes
✓ All Climbing hardware
✓ Local climbing guidebook
✓ Group shelter
✓ First Aid kit
What's not included?
✗ Course Insurance
What do I need to bring?
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A pair comfortable, waterproof walking boots or shoes
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Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar
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Spare insulating layer
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Walking socks
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Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable)
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Water bottle or flask
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Rucksack 30-40 ltr
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Hat & waterproof gloves
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Lunch, plus a little spare food
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Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!)
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Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag
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Personal medications
What else can we provide?
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Pick up & drop-offs
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Accommodation
