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Price:
£119.00
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Location:
Peak District
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Duration:
1 Day Course
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Ratio:
1:4
"Amy always wanted to get great photos of her friends climbing. Getting the right shot was now no longer a problem"
Summary:
Having the knowledge to get up and down a climbing rope safely is a great skill to pop into your climbing tool box. On this workshop we explore a variety of abseiling situations, from single rope abseiling to multi pitch retrievable abs & problem solving. We also look at ways to ascend ropes quickly and efficiently so you can head back up the rope incae you've got yourself into a bit of a pickle.
What you will learn...
- Single and Twin rope abseiling
- Retrivable abseils
- Ascending ropes
- Prussicing
- Gear uses and more...
Who's this for?
Climbers looking to further their knowledge within the sport and learn new skills to keep them safe at the crag. Course is open to 16+
Kit needed:
Your own harness and rack is desirable however we can provide you with any kit you need. 2 prussiks, a guide plate and some slings are perfect if you have them!
Itinerary:
Our start time and meeting point is 9:30am at our centre. Here we will brief you on the days activity whilst having a free brew and biscuit. From here we will set off into the crag for an exciting days learning. We sometimes we use areas further away from our centre so you can get the most out of your course, therefore some transport is advantageous. However if you are struggling for transport please let us know so we can arrange some for you. The day will end around 4:30pm.
How to book:
To book its super simple, we have 'Open Courses' which run regularly throughout the year on set dates. Just select which date works for you and book online below.
If the open dates don't suit or you'd rather have us all to yourself, select 'Book Privately' and we will run this course completely private and bespoke to you, on the date you request. We simply add a small 'private booking fee' (£40) and need a minimum of 2 people to book.
Any questions at all please don't hestitate to Contact us
FAQ's
We will supply you with all the kit you need! Thats shoes, chalk, harness, helmet the full works! We only use proper climbing equipment not crotch busting harnesses and normal group kit like many others use, if you're going to learn to climb then use the kit you're going to buy is our moto. If you have and like to use your own thats also no problem.
You will just need to bring / wear sutible clothing and food water etc.
We keep a very close eye on the weather at all times. If its just looking a little damp, overcast or showery the course will go ahead as normal and most of the time its never as bad as met office makes out! We are experts at finding dry and suitable areas to train you and our local knowledge is second to none. If however the weather is looking terrible for the duration of the course then you will be given the choice of re-booking onto another session later in the year and we will prioritise your booking over any new ones we receive.
Open Courses
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Course DateNo. of PeoplePayment Type
Booking Options
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Book Privately
Click the button below to show our calendar of availability and have us all to yourself! If you can't find a date available just contact us!
BOOK A PRIVATE SESSION
Instructors and insurance
All our staff are qualified and assessed by the Mountain Training Association and have years of coaching and instructing experience and all participants are covered for all activities via our public liability insurance.
Gift cards / Course bundles
Our Gift Vouchers make perfect presents to celebrate a birthday, Christmas and any other special occasion!
We also offer course bundles which allows you to Gift card more than one course to your loved one.
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