You have already cut your teeth at the sharp end of lead climbing and now you're ready to push the grade and your repertoire of technical trickery. Lets throw in extra ropes, meandering routes and complicated placements. It's time to amp up your climbing.
Price : £289.00 per person
Location : Peak District
Duration : 2 Days
Ratio : 1:3
Minimum age : 13
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If you are already lead climbing and placing gear on the lead but want to develop and sharpen your skills and knowledge then this is the course for you. We will build on existing knowledge in a progressive and fast paced manner. The routes will become more technical and challenging and will require more advanced ropework to ensure that both yourself, the leader and second are kept safe. We will cover meandering routes, half rope systems, protecting traverses and much, much more.
Following this course you will have a broad technical skill set which will allow you to explore the guidebook and find ALL the perfect routes for your climbing style.
Our training centre 'The Adventure Hub' has an indoor climbing facility along with a rope rigging skills and training area. Of course, we are all ready to take you climbing outside on real rock, but for those rainy days when we have exhausted our selection of sheltered crags, it's a great facility and exclusive to Pure Outdoor.
We run this course on demand on a date to suit you for between 1 and 3 participants per instructor. Pricing depends on group size and your aspirations, please contact us for a quote and full details.
YOUR LEARN TO LEAD CLIMB IMPROVERS COURSE
2 DAYS
9.30 - 16:30
Two days of refining and building on existing skills to give you the confidence to tackle a much wider range of single pitch climbs completely independently and with the confidence that you have the skillset to safeguard and problem solve whilst on route.
ARRIVE AT THE ADVENTURE HUB
Your instructor will welcome you and discuss the aims of the course and you own aspirations over a great cup of fresh Italian coffee or tea.
COLLECT AND CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT
You'll begin by checking through any equipment you have brought along with you and picking up anything else that is required from our stores as well as ensuring you are equipped for whatever the weather may throw at you.
TRAVEL TO COURSE LOCATION
The exact location will depend on the weather and the aims and abilities of the group. Most of the venues that we use are approximately 15 minutes drive from our office and when you arrive you can expect to walk for between 5 and 15 minutes to reach the rock itself.
PRACTICAL CLIMBING SESSION
You will spend the whole day working on practical, hands on activities. Initially we get hands on with the rock to see what your lead climbing strengths and weaknesses are. Here we assess and refine your gear placement, movement and anchor selection and construction. We then eradicate any existing misconceptions or safety flaws whilst addressing the principles of climbing with half ropes on straightforward routes before venturing out onto cliff faces with long traverses, roofs and movement around corners. We address the prevention and solutions for common problems and give you the chance to gain hands on experience within the safety of an instructor led environment. Over the course of the weekend we explore climbing locations that are characteristically different in every way from top anchors, climbing style and available gear placements. Towards the end of day two we take on an advisory role as you select and lead climb routes of your choice.
BACK TO THE ADVENTURE HUB
Once we are off the hill we will return to The Adventure Hub. With fresh coffee in hand we summarise the key learning points from the day's adventure, discuss your progress so far and set some personalised development targets for your ongoing climbing adventure.
Experience of lead climbing on easy routes along with a good level of general fitness is required. Your lead climbing experience may have been gained by attending our Learn to Lead Climb Course (1) or similar.
Anyone aged 13 or over can attend any of our scheduled courses with the exception of Mountain Biking and Winter Skills where the minimum age is 18 unless accompanied by a parent.
We hold an AALA license and are able to take out children who are younger than 13, however we only offer this on a private guided basis. See our private guiding rates, as this can work out very competitive, especially when booking as a family. There is no maximum age, if you feel young enough to attend then you are very welcome!
There are currently no course dates listed for this course, please contact us if you are interested and we can let you know when dates will be published.
Our instructors can be booked privately to deliver this course. Benefit from private tuition, pick a date that suits you and your instructor can design the day to suit your needs. You can hire one of our instructors from just £240 inc vat per day. (Click here to book a private course)
Price : £289.00 per person
Location : Peak District
Duration : 2 Days
Ratio : 1:3
Minimum age : 13
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