Course overview
Get fit, get strong, focus the mind and challenge yourself. Indoor climbing is a very sociable and accessible way to get involved in the sport. You'll gain the skills and confidence to climb safely and unsupervised at indoor climbing walls.
The course will be
This course will provide a concise and informed introduction to indoor climbing and you will learn everything you need to know to climb safely indoors. During this course you will learn how to belay, the basic knots, rope technique and climbing movement. This course will enable you to climb at the centre safely and unsupervised.
What does this course cover?
- Introduction to indoor climbing centres
- Tying climbing knots
- Climbing harness fitting and tying in
- Belay technique
- Climbing calls
- Personal climbing movement skills
- Personal movement skills on snow
- Kicking steps
- Using the ice axe for walking
- Use of crampons in ascent/descent
- Basic avalanche awareness and route choice
- Emergency procedures
- Basic techniques of winter navigation
Who is this courses for?
You should have some summer hill walking experience, but no previous winter walking experience is needed.
