Join Us for SheClimbs 2024

What is SheClimbs?

As a National Outdoor Centre, one of our aims is to encourage more women to get active in the outdoors. SheClimbs is a weekend event to bring together women who are beginners and intermediates from all over the UK.

We are inviting those with an interest in climbing who wish to improve or enhance their skills with like-minded individuals. This exciting event will consist of climbing workshops, inspiring speakers, brands, and more, to get you immersed in the climbing world and help you develop your skills!

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What Does the Weekend Involve?

SheClimbs begins on the evening of Friday 16th August and we're kicking the event off with some food and fun icebreakers!

Saturday 17th will see a day of exciting climbing courses with our expert instructors and freelancers. Courses will take place in a variety of beautiful locations throughout North Wales, plus in climbing walls including Plas y Brenin, Indy and Beacon. Saturday will give you the opportunity to get social with a range of cool brands, followed by dinner, inspiring talks and the chance to wind down in our bar area.

Sunday 18th will see a day of more climbing, concluded with a talk here at the centre with tea/coffee and cake!

The full event schedule and brand/speaker information will be available soon...

Take up climbing or develop your skills

Mix with climbing professionals and brands

Meet other women in the climbing community

What Workshops Are On Offer?

Over the course of the weekend, we have a range of Plas y Brenin instructors and freelancers to show you the ropes! We have multiple workshops in climbing and mountaineering for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Choose the workshop(s) you want to do when you book.

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Two-Day Climbing Workshops

9 am Saturday – 5 pm Sunday

Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing

1:2 Ratio Intermediate Offsite

Multi pitch climbing on classic North Wales crags. Learning to climb on multi pitch crags. Belaying a lead climber, becoming a competent second, what to do at stance, route finding, crag descents. Please note this workshop runs over 2 days, on Saturday and Sunday.

Learn to Lead Climb

1:2 Ratio Advanced Offsite

You’re a competent second and you want to take the next step. Learning the intricacies of gear placements, building belays and managing ropes. Rope finding and crag descents. Please note this workshop runs over 2 days, on Saturday and Sunday.

Improvised Rescue

1:4 Ratio Intermediate/Advanced Offsite

Solving potential problems while climbing. Covering useful skills such as tying of a belay plate, simple hoists to help stuck climbers, prussiking and escaping the system. Please note this workshop runs over 2 days, on Saturday and Sunday.

Indoor to Outside Climber

1:6 Ratio Beginner/Intermediate Offsite

This course is for the regular indoor climber who wants to progress outdoors. Apply your indoor skills to the outdoors crag. Learn about gear and rope set ups to become independent at single pitch crags. Please note this workshop runs over 2 days, on Saturday and Sunday.

Introduction to Sea Cliff Climbing

1:2 Ratio Intermediate Offsite

Want to experience the beauty and challenges of a new environment, climbing above the sea? Covering ways to approach sea cliffs. Identifying routes from above, setting up from the top, abseiling in, understanding tides and other hazards e.g. swell. Climbing cool routes. Please note this workshop runs over 2 days, on Saturday and Sunday.

Introduction to Climbing

1:6 Ratio Beginner Offsite

Come and try rock climbing in a safe supportive and fun environment . We will cover, all the foundation skills and knowledge for becoming a climber. You will learn to belay safely, tie knots, read the rock and have fun. Please note This workshop runs over 2 days, on Saturday and Sunday.

Two-Day Mountaineering Workshops

9 am Saturday – 5 pm Sunday

Introduction to Scrambling

1:6 Ratio Beginner Offsite

Are you a keen hillwalker that’s wants to take the next step into more challenging terrain? Learn how to move through the mountains on graded ground. Gain confidence in route finding and good foot work. Please note this workshop runs over 2 days, on Saturday and Sunday.

Advanced Scrambling

1:2 Ratio Intermediate Offsite

Take your scrambling up a level. Learn the skills to tackle grade 3 scrambles. Learn how to move safely in steeper terrain, using a rope when needed giving you the confidence to explore the mountains. Please note this workshop runs over 2 days, on Saturday and Sunday.

Alpine Prep

1: 2 Ratio Advanced Offsite

Thinking of heading to the alps. Want to gain confidence in rope techniques that will help you have an amazing and safe time in the alpine terrain. This course is for you. Please note this workshop runs over 2 days, on Saturday and Sunday.

One-Day Workshops

Saturday OR Sunday 9 am – 5 pm

Technique and Movement (Bouldering) with Emma Twyford and Dave Evans

1:4 Saturday Outdoor bouldering / Beacon Climbing Wall (weather dependent)

A fantastic opportunity to be coached by a world-class climber. Looking at movement skills using bouldering indoors/outdoors. Please note this workshop runs on Saturday only, select another workshop for Sunday:

Mental Performance with Danielle Griffith

1:4 Saturday Sport Climbing Venue

Mental Performance with Danielle Griffith

1:4 Sunday Sport Climbing Venue

Want to improve your head game? A great opportunity to learn the tips and tricks that help you progress as a climber.

Technique and Movement (Bouldering) with Emma Twyford and Dave Evans

1:4 Sunday Outdoor bouldering / Beacon Climbing Wall (weather dependent)

A fantastic opportunity to be coached by a world-class climber. Looking at movement skills using bouldering indoors/outdoors. Please note this workshop runs on Sunday only, select another workshop for Saturday.

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JOIN HARRIET RIDLEY & FREJA SHANNON FOR AN EVENING TALK: A JOURNEY INTO CRACK CLIMBING, THE HIGHS, LOWS AND LESSONS LEARNED ALONG THE WAY

FAQs

What’s included in my ticket?

We have two ticket options available: SheClimbs Residential Pass and SheClimbs Food Package (Non-Residential).

Both residential and non-residential passes include the below:

Access to the Brit Rock Film Tour on Friday night
Your choice of 2 one-day courses or 1 two-day course on Saturday and Sunday
A goodie bag from our partners and sponsors!
Access to our brand meet and greet and evening talks on Saturday evening
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (Saturday), breakfast and lunch (Sunday), plus try the infamous Plas y Brenin cake!
Access to our onsite showers and drying facilities
Entry into our SheClimbs Raffle
Travel to and from your climbing courses if they’re offsite

As well as the above, your residential pass includes two nights’ accommodation onsite here at Plas y Brenin to make your stay convenient and comfortable.

How much does a ticket cost?

Residential Package (Single Room with Food) – £295

Residential Package (Twin Room with Food) – £255

Food Package (Non-Residential) – £230

Can we swap the workshops that we are booked onto?

We have a range of courses from beginners to advanced which you can choose from when booking, please choose carefully to ensure you are happy with the course choice. Once booked we are unable to offer any swaps, if you are unsure of which course is right for you please give us a call or email.

What’s included in the food package?

Both residential and non-residential tickets include food from Saturday breakfast through to Sunday coffee and cake. Please note that the food packages do NOT include food on the Friday evening, however our lounge area will be open if you wish to order anything.

Am I able to use kit from Plas y Brenin’s stores?

If you have your own rack and other climbing equipment please do bring it along. For those without their own kit, we can provide it from our stores free of charge.

What accommodation options are there?

At Plas y Brenin we have a range of onsite accommodation which can be found here. Please note you can choose your accommodation option when booking via Ticket Tailor.

We also have a 4 bed and a 3 bed family room available to select on Ticket Tailor. Please enquire separately if you wish to book a family ticket by emailing info@pyb.co.uk or calling 01690 720214.

Who is SheClimbs for?

SheClimbs is an event for women ranging from complete beginners through to those that are advanced. We welcome everyone who identifies as female or non-binary to take part.