Price: £160 pp (minimum two people)
Locations: Mournes, Dalkey Quarry
Course Length: Two Days (7 hours a day)
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..
- 320 British pounds
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)