Intro to Rock Climbing – 5 Day

Intro to Rock Climbing – 5 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.
 

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: 5 Day
Cost: £900
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    Photos from Previous Courses

    The amazing King Bee Crack at Holyhead mountain.

    The amazing King Bee Crack at Holyhead mountain.

    The ironically named Weaver, E2 5b o the Vector Buttress of Tremadog. An amazing route that carves a direct line u the face cutting through several routes on its way.

    The ironically named Weaver, E2 5b o the Vector Buttress of Tremadog. An amazing route that carves a direct line u the face cutting through several routes on its way.

    Pete Robins following the top ptich of Released From treatment, E6, Rainbow Slab.

    Pete Robins following the top ptich of Released From treatment, E6, Rainbow Slab.

    A climber powering his way up the Mau Mau, a burly E4 crack.

    A climber powering his way up the Mau Mau, a burly E4 crack.

    Boning hard on the crucial crimp and a look of fear in his eyes as Simon Lake makes the crux pull on Heading The Shot. E5/7a+.

    Boning hard on the crucial crimp and a look of fear in his eyes as Simon Lake makes the crux pull on Heading The Shot. E5/7a+.

    Unknown Climber on Bella Lugosi is Dead, E1, Rainbow Slab Area

    Unknown Climber on Bella Lugosi is Dead, E1, Rainbow Slab Area

    A climber (in Blue) tackles the classic Resolution Direct on Gogarth Main Cliff a classic E2.

    A climber (in Blue) tackles the classic Resolution Direct on Gogarth Main Cliff a classic E2.

    Calum Muskett looking hard at the next hold on Stiff Syd's Cap, as he momentarily goes handless as he steps up to reach it!

    Calum Muskett looking hard at the next hold on Stiff Syd's Cap, as he momentarily goes handless as he steps up to reach it!