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

    Nick Colton on Slape Direct a tricky E1 that see';s a lot of falls!

    Nick Colton on Slape Direct a tricky E1 that see';s a lot of falls!

    Adam Riches climbs the amazing final arete of Kirkus Direct on CLogwyn Yr Oen in the Moelwyns.

    Adam Riches climbs the amazing final arete of Kirkus Direct on CLogwyn Yr Oen in the Moelwyns.

    A climber on the technical first pitch of Charity on Idwal Slabs.

    A climber on the technical first pitch of Charity on Idwal Slabs.

    Derek on the amazing finger crack of The Link on Dinas Mot.

    Derek on the amazing finger crack of The Link on Dinas Mot.

    Josh Douglas on the incredible Looning the Tube, a HVS/E1 slab and crack that really sets the bar for classic slate routes.

    Josh Douglas on the incredible Looning the Tube, a HVS/E1 slab and crack that really sets the bar for classic slate routes.

    A client checking out his foot placement as he arrives at the final crux groove of Yogi on a lead climb coaching course.

    A client checking out his foot placement as he arrives at the final crux groove of Yogi on a lead climb coaching course.

    The amazing slab of Baggy Point on a wild day.

    The amazing slab of Baggy Point on a wild day.

    Dave Evans on Turkey Chant in Vivian Quarry on the classic East Face of Vivian Link up.

    Dave Evans on Turkey Chant in Vivian Quarry on the classic East Face of Vivian Link up.