Single Pitch Climbing
Have you always dreamt of learning to climb but haven’t found the time or the people to go with? This concentrated four week course will get you climbing with confidence. We provide the opportunity, the venues, the coaching and the equipment.
Is it for me ?
This one month residential course is ideal if you are a novice and want to learn to climb from the beginning. If you have been using an indoor wall we can help you transfer those skills to the outdoors and take you on to lead climbing.
If you have some previous experience this course will go a long way in preparing you for an instructors qualification – the Single Pitch Award (SPA).
The course is an intensive coaching experience and we will guide you step by step as your climbing develops. By the end of the month you should have the skills and understanding to go out, climb safely and continue to develop your techniques and experience.
Course Details
During the four weeks the programme will run Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. This is a completely practical course so will include climbing almost every day. We will take you to a variety of venues chosen to suit you and your growing confidence. There is a wide choice of locations across Dartmoor and the sea cliffs of Devon and Cornwall. We will also venture further west to the Land’s End area of Cornwall. This is a particularly remote and stunning area with some classic climbing routes to explore.
The course will cover the following.
* Climbing Technique
* Lead Climbing
* Bouldering
* Indoor Climbing
* Sport Climbing
* Choice and use of equipment
* Rope work
* Abseiling
* Use of guide books and route selection
* Environmental Responsibilities
* History of climbing
* Training for Climbing and Coaching skills
All climbing equipment is provided for this course - All you will need is a pair of climbing shoes.
If you want to combine learning to climb with other outdoor pursuits training please have a look at the details of our Complete Instructor Course
