Price: £160 pp (minimum two people)
Locations: Mournes, Dalkey Quarry
Course Length: Two Days (7 hours a day)
Have you tried our Rock Climbing Experience day already? Or maybe you just want to start your climbing life by learning straight away the basic skills needed to follow - or 'second' - a more experienced friend.
Our Introduction To Rock Climbing course will leave you with the necessary skills to be a competent 'second' in a climbing pair. No prior climbing experience is necessary.
Topics that may be covered (experience dependent):
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Introduction to equipment
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Attaching to the rope
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Introduction to climbing calls
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Movement skills
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Introduction to belaying & the belay system
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Introduction to lead belaying
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Roles of the 'second' in a climbing pair
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Safety in the mountains & weather
What's included:
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Fully qualified and experienced Rock Climbing Instructors to guide you on amazing rock climbs
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Comfortable climbing harness (not the centre type ones with no padding)
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Climbing Helmet
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Climbing Shoes - most centres make you climb in trainers which really makes it hard!
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All other technical equipment
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Routes selected specifically for your abilities
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Digital pictures and videos of your day so you can remember it forever
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A guaranteed good day out in the hills with lots of stunning views and interesting things to learn!
What to bring:
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A completed Health Declaration & Registration Form - see footer of page for link
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Any medication you may need
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Good hiking boots that are well broken in
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Map and compass if you have them
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A rucksack with waterproof liner
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Head torch with spare batteries
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Emergency bivvy
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Fully charged mobile
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Water proof jacket and trousers
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Lots of light top layers
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Hat and gloves
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Lunch and water
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Anything else on the kit list - this will be sent at the booking stage (also available at the bottom of the page)
How To Book:
To book a private session on dates that suit you - minimum of 2 people to create such a booking (you may attend solo but unfortunately you will still have to pay for 2 people) - click the "Book Now" button below..