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Price:
£95.00
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Location:
Peak District
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Duration:
1 Day Course
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Ratio:
1:6
"As Jack looked down at his chalk covered hands, he knew he had finally taken that leap to becoming a climber"
Summary:
Our introduction to rock climbing course is the best place to start your journey into the world of rock climbing. With no prior experience needed, on this course you will be taught everything you need to sign up to a climbing wall and experience a variety of styles on rock outdoors.
What you'll learn...
- Fitting equipment
- Tying in to a harness
- Belaying
- Bouldering
- Technique coaching
Who's this for?
Anyone looking to start climbing. No previous experience is needed. At the end of this course you should be able to sign up to any climbing centre in the country, without having to do an induction for each wall and be able to boulder safely outside.
Kit needed:
All climbing kit is provided, including shoes and chalk. If you wish to bring your own gear thats no problem.
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 are based in Upper Hulme in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands area of the west side of the Peak District. The medieval market town of Leek is no further than a 5min drive down the road and has plenty of super markets, pubs and shops to explore. 20 mins in the other direction and you arrive in the historical town of Buxton again full of shops, museums, cinema and a theatre.
If you're struggling to find somewhere to lay your head after a busy day out on the rock, we can recommend these places to get you started. All are within walking distance of our centre and are set in stunning locations.
Hen Cloud Campsite - http://www.roachestearooms.co.uk/camping.html
Hazel Barrow Campsite - https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=14236
Field house cottage - https://www.fhcottagepeakdistrict.co.uk/
Roaches bunk house - https://www.roachesbunkhouse.com/thebunkhouse
Premier Inn Leek - https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/staffordshire/leek/leek-town-centre.html
Leek Apartments - https://holidayhomes-staffordshire.co.uk/
Rudyard Luxury Lodges - https://luxurylodgestays.co.uk/locations/peak-district/
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 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 recieve.
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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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