Introduction to Rock Climbing - 5 day

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.

Monday 

• 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! 

Tuesday  

• Travel to a different crag and rock type 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! 

Wednesday 

• Go to another new crag and rock type for a day of sport climbing (clipping pre-placed bolts); 
• Use sport climbing specific kit like Clickups and clipsticks; 
• Learn the basics of how to lead a sport climb and thread the anchors (commonly done with an extra safety rope); 
• Return to Plas y Brenin for more tea and cake! 

Thursday 

• Ratio lowers to one instructor to two participants;
• Introduction to multi-pitch climbing (long climb) often on a mountain crag with beautiful views;
• Return to Plas y Brenin for more tea and cake! 

Friday 

• A further day at a ratio of one to two, commonly spent multi-pitch climbing, consolidating skills, and developing confidence; 
• Return to Plas y Brenin for, you guessed it, more tea and cake, and a fond farewell.