FULL DAY INTRO TO CLIMBING
Skills Course
8 HRS
Beginner
Learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing. This full day beginner course covers all the essential skills to get you started on your climbing journey. Throughout the course you will get plenty of time to climb and practice the skills covered.
Course Content
- How to fit your climbing harness correctly.
- Belaying (rope safety management) and attaching to the climbing rope.
- Essential knots for attaching to the climbing rope.
- Climbing movement skills.
- Crag etiquette.
- Experience of abseiling.
- Plenty of rock climbing.
- Outdoor climbing safety.
Prerequisites
- No experience required, this experience is aimed at beginners.
Course Ratio
- 1 instructor to 4 participants.
- Minimum 2 participants.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Professional and qualified Rock Climbing Instructor.
- First aid trained and certified leader to REC 3/ Wilderness First Aid 3 standard.
- Fully insured activity and staff.
- Rock climbing harness & helmet.
- Rock climbing shoes.
- All other climbing equipment included.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
- Personal equipment as listed in the "required equipment" list.
- Food and refreshments.
- Transport.
- Car parking fees.
- Accommodation.
- Personal accident insurance.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Clothing suitable for climbing/sport - Avoid cotton/ jeans etc.
- Water & Nutrition/Food/Snacks.
- Trail Shoe or light boot.
- Raingear - Waterproof jacket and leggings.
- Extra layers such as a fleece jumper.
- Hat & gloves.
- SPF - even if it’s not sunny.
- Bug spray - There can be midge and ticks from spring to autumn.
- Any medications you may need.
- Small rucksack to hold the above items.
- Spare clothing such as socks/tops/bottoms/shoes for after the climbing - you don’t need to carry these, leave them in the car for your return.
LOCATIONS
We use a number of outdoor locations, get in touch to discuss what location may work best for you. This can be weather depending, climbing grade or distance to travel. Dalkey Quarry in South Dublin is the most popular location we use.