Foundation Coach Training
Foundation Coach training is designed to enable you to be more effective in coaching the fundamental movement skills of climbing.
BMC Fundamentals of Climbing 1
This one day workshop's aimed at climbers who work with and coach young people, but it's also useful if you only work with adults. It takes research and theory on the developing child, and the risk of injury if inappropriate activities or training techniques are used to coach them.
BMC Fundamentals of Climbing 2
If you've already attended our BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 workshop, come back to broaden your knowledge of athlete development. During this one day workshop you'll develop your coaching techniques for indoor and outdoor climbing. We'll cover precise and accurate footwork, using different handholds, body positioning, and the different techniques used to climb on steep, vertical and slightly overhanging rock. This workshop is part of the training pathway for Mountain Training's new Climbing Coach award scheme.
Climbing Wall Instructor Training
This two day course is ideal for you if you work at a climbing wall, or a venue with permanent or mobile climbing towers. You'll be trained in the skills you need to supervise climbers on purpose built artificial climbing walls and boulders. The Abseil Module Training is included in this course, we'll show you how to supervise abseiling on artificial structures.
Climbing Wall Instructor Assessment
This one day course is ideal for you if you work at a climbing wall, or a venue with permanent or mobile climbing towers. You'll be trained and assessed in the skills you need to supervise climbers on purpose built artificial climbing walls and boulders. The Abseil Module Asssessment is included in this assessment.
Climbing Wall Development Instructor Training
We’ll undertake some of the higher-grade scrambles in the UK’s best scrambling locations. Perfect for hillwalkers who want to reach trickier mountain parts or climbers who want to see how to manage rope systems.
Rock Climbing Instructor Training
You're an experienced rock climber who wants to introduce people to climbing.
Rock Climbing Instructor Assessment
This is the two day Mountain Training Rock Climbing Instructor Assessment.
Rock Climbing Instructor Training
You're an experienced rock climber who wants to introduce people to climbing.
Rock Climbing Development Instructor Training
The Rock Climbing Development Instructor qualification is for experienced instructors wishing to develop a participant's rock climbing proficiency. This development may extend to the teaching of lead climbing. The scope of this new award allows qualified instructors to develop climbers wishing to climb both sport and traditional routes.
Mountaineering And Climbing Instructor Training
We’ll undertake some of the higher-grade scrambles in the UK’s best scrambling locations. Perfect for hillwalkers who want to reach trickier mountain parts or climbers who want to see how to manage rope systems.
Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Assessment
We’ll undertake some of the higher-grade scrambles in the UK’s best scrambling locations. Perfect for hillwalkers who want to reach trickier mountain parts or climbers who want to see how to manage rope systems.
Be a Mock Student
We use ‘mock’ students in our leadership training courses for students to direct and teach. It’s a great way to gain experience, confidence and free coaching, all closely supervised by our experienced instructors.
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Why Plas y Brenin?
Plas y Brenin is at the forefront of outdoor instruction. Whether you are starting a career in the outdoors, or just want to take an adventure holiday, PYB is the place for you.
We inspire explorers. We train trainers. We’re internationally recognised. We’ve been around since 1798, with our earliest guests including Queen Victoria. Since then, we’ve focussed on providing the best customer experience, working alongside some of the greatest, 007 included.
Expert Tuition
You’ll receive expert supervision from fully qualified and psyched instructors, creating the perfect environment to learn and enjoy something new!
Explore Eryri
Your experience will take place in the heart of the extraordinary Eryri National Park. Our National Outdoor Centre features accommodation, a bar, dining, and more. And while you’re here, why not check out some local gems?
Develop a Passion
Everyone at Plas y Brenin, from staff to visitors, is excited about adventures and inspired to get outside. Our guests return year after year to experience all that North Wales offers.
Accomodation
The Main House
Mix of single and twin bedrooms
Moelwyn Bunkhouse
Bunkhouse with kitchen area
Bryn Engan
Farmhouse with bedrooms and flexible spaces
Bar & Restaurant
The perfect place to relax after a day’s adventuring, our bar boasts the most amazing view as it looks down Llynnau Mymbyr to the Snowdon Horseshoe. Our extensive range of locally brewed beers, wines and spirits offers plenty of choices for refreshment. Our bar menu is packed with tasty high-energy dishes.
- Open 7 days a week
- Mon - Sat 12PM - 11:30PM
- Sun 12PM - 10:30PM
Help Fund a Child Outdoors
Our aim is to give every inner-city child the opportunity to be inspired and motivated by the rugged outdoors and the challenges mountain environments have to offer. With your help, we aim to enable up to 360 kids to attend one of our courses in 2023.
