Autumn 2008 Programme
Available for private guiding and instruction in both rock climbing and scrambling throughout October and November 2008. Courses based in Snowdonia or further afield according to your aspirations. Please get in touch to check availability.
Suggested Courses / Itineraries....
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Introduction to Rock Climbing & Classic Welsh Rock
This course is aimed at folk who want 5 days rock climbing in the Highlands. It can act as an introduction to rock climbing outside and for folk who have some indoor wall experience and want to sample the more adventurous delights of life on the rock. The first two days will be spent training and climbing on the superb valley crags followed by outings to some of the classic mountain routes in Glen Coe, Ben Nevis and Binnein Shauss.
The emphasis of this course will be to do lots of good rock climbing and teach sound, simple rope techniques which can be practiced, consolidated and refined during the course.
Course Pre-requirements: A basic level of fitness and flexibility and a desire to improve your rock climbing skills, rope work and visit some of Snowdonia's classic rock climbs, from Diff to VS.
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: Introduction to single pitch climbing - Skills covered: Rock climbing techniques, tying on to the rope, belaying from below and above, tying on to anchors, abseiling.
Day 2: Introduction to Multi-Pitch climbing - Skills covered: Multi pitch climbing including setting up anchors, running belays, stance management and possibly retreating off a climb.
Day 3: Mountain Multi-Pitch Day: A weather dependent day aiming to cover as much rock as possible in a mountain setting - lots of climbing and mountaineering and not too much talking about it!
Day 4: Multi Pitch Improvement day: A day to consolidate and refine the techniques taught so far at a new venue, possibly on harder routes. Preparation for lead climbing tomorrow if appropriate.
Day 5: Lead Climbing or Sea Cliff Climbing: A 'clients choice' day. If it's appropriate (*see notes below) students may wish to lead some of their own climbs under close supervision from their instructor. Otherwise the last day may be a good opportunity to sample the delights of sea cliff climbing.
*Students Leading: Before any students lead climb on a course they must be able to demonstrate all the required skills, discussed during the course, and both understand the extra risks involved and be willing to accept them.
Further Reading:
Rock Climbing: Essential Skills & Techniques (Libby Peter, MLTUK). Very recent rock climbing instructional manual. Clear, concise and recommended.
Hard Welsh Rock
This course is aimed at folk who want 5 days rock climbing in Snowdonia. It can act as an introduction to rock climbing outside for folk who have some indoor wall experience and want to sample the more adventurous delights of life on the rock. The first two days can be spent training and climbing on the superb valley crags followed by outings to some of the classic mountain routes in the Llanberis Pass and Ogwen Valley or exciting sea cliff options on Anglesey or Llandudno.
Course Pre-requirements: Some indoor wall and rock climbing experience and a desire to improve your rock climbing skills, rope work and visit some of The Highlands classic rock climbs, from V.Diff to E1.
N Wales Scrambling weekends
Come to the mountains of Snowdonia and experience the excellent scrambling and mountaineering available. This weekend will offer some scrambling and ropework training and the opportunity to sample a couple of the classic scrambles of the area.
Course Pre-requirements: Some hill walking experience and a reasonable level of fitness
Other Snowdonia course options
If you are after something a bit different check out our Welsh Mountain Challenge page for ideas on long mountain days or rock climbing enchainments in Snowdonia.
We are also able to offer tailor made alpine and expedition preparation courses navigation training and specialised rope work instruction.
