Introduction to Rock Climbing - 2 Day

Overview

Join our friendly instructors and discover the joys of climbing over a fun-filled weekend. We’ll climb on boulders and short crags, giving you a chance to try lots of climbs and styles, build confidence, have some movement coaching, and see how climbing kit works. We’ll climb in a maximum group size of one instructor to six participants, so you can expect plenty of individual attention and a great social!      

You should leave the course knowing why climbing is amazing and be able to confidently fit a harness, tie onto a rope, and belay (keep your partner safe).  

Who’s This Aimed At?

Everyone with an interest in having a go at climbing. You may have had a go in the past, visit a climbing wall occasionally, or equally, it could be your first time. We’ll start easy and build things up to suit everyone – we’ll use friendly venues (not too hard or high) and build your confidence over the weekend.  

What Your Course May Look Like

Every course is unique as we tailor each one to the team and the weather, but this should give a flavour of what you might get up to. 

Saturday 

• Informal welcome chat with our staff and your course members;
• Head to stores to get kitted out;
• Drive to a bouldering venue (climbing on small rocks above crash mats) and climb on rock;
• Visit a small, friendly crag, and learn to put a harness on, tie onto the rope, and belay (keeping someone safe by using the rope); 
• Climb some fun routes;
• Return to Plas y Brenin for tea and cake! 

Sunday  

• Travel to a different crag and spend the day climbing;
• Have a go at a variety of climbs and styles; 
• Consolidate movement and ropework skills; 
• Look at the basics of how the ropes are anchored at the top; 
• Try abseiling; 
• Return to Plas y Brenin for more tea and cake and a fond farewell.