Intro to Rock Climbing – 2 Day

Intro to Rock Climbing – 2 Day
Have you dreamt of climbing outside? Need a helping hand gaining the skills required to do so safely? This course will help make those first brave steps. We will take you through all the skill you need to be an independent climber. We will take you through all the skill you need to be an independent climber.
 

Are you stuck inside or seconding routes and want to learn how to lead climb on trad protection? The world of traditional climbing is a door that can be opened to you if you come on a learn to trad climb course with Snowdonia Mountain Guides. If you don’t know your nuts from your cams or a clove hitch from an overhand then it’s time you did.

We offer a great introduction to trad lead climbing courses based in Snowdonia that will cover all the skills you need to know to become an independent traditional lead climber. During the course we cover the safe operation and use of all the gear that you are likely to find on a trad rack. The course also covers the ropework you’ll need to make a belay and bring up your second in safety. In order to get you from where you are to leading outside, we will also cover basic climbing technique, tactics and of course how to get down safely from the top of the crag. All accomplished whilst climbing some of the classic climbing routes that Snowdonia is famous for.

This course is like being handed the keys to a whole new world and life of adventure awaits on the other side. Learning to lead climb safely and in a controlled manner will make the rest of your climbing career a dream.

 
 
 
 
Prior Experience: No prior climbing experience necessary
Duration: 2 Day
Cost: £400
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    Photos from Previous Courses

    Matt Perrier sat on top of Christmas Curry after a fun wet ascent!

    Matt Perrier sat on top of Christmas Curry after a fun wet ascent!

    Mick Lovatt on the start of Gimble in the Wabe that shares the same start as Megellans Wall at Rhoscolyn.

    Mick Lovatt on the start of Gimble in the Wabe that shares the same start as Megellans Wall at Rhoscolyn.

    Jack Geldard wrestles with the incredible Drowning Man on the Rainbow Wall area of the Dinorwic slate quarries.

    Jack Geldard wrestles with the incredible Drowning Man on the Rainbow Wall area of the Dinorwic slate quarries.

    Rocio Seimens on Leftover a rather desperate and difficult to read E2.

    Rocio Seimens on Leftover a rather desperate and difficult to read E2.

    Rainwall Overview from the fourth coming Slate by Rockfax

    Rainwall Overview from the fourth coming Slate by Rockfax

    A climber on the classic Chic on Clogwyn Yr Oen in the Moelwyns. A popular VDiff.

    A climber on the classic Chic on Clogwyn Yr Oen in the Moelwyns. A popular VDiff.

    SMG Head Coach on his other job bring the new rockfax Slate Guide to life.

    SMG Head Coach on his other job bring the new rockfax Slate Guide to life.

    Boot and Body position help reduce the leverage on your ankle and strain on your arms. Come and learn efficient technique with us.

    Boot and Body position help reduce the leverage on your ankle and strain on your arms. Come and learn efficient technique with us.