OVERVIEW
A Trad Development course will allow you to delve deeper into all aspects of trad climbing. This course typically covers climbing techniques and movement skills, equipment and tactics for outdoor climbing.
We will be looking more in depth at the technical aspects such as rope work, belaying, placing traditional gear and understanding how to operate with nuts, cams and hexes.
We are looking to build your understanding towards building solid belays, choosing appropriate anchors, equalising gear and being able to set up effectively and safely.
This course is ideal for those looking build their confidence in trad climbing; trusting gear, understanding forces, belaying and abseiling independently - all skills towards being a competent second climber.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Guided Rock Climb
Initial guiding on relevant rock routes to demonstrate skills and keep our teaching in context
Background
An awareness of the types of places you can climb in the UK and Ireland, how to use guidebooks and mobile devices to find crags and routes, crag etiquette and the work of the mountaineering councils.
Physical Skills
Fundamental movement skills and climbing styles are explored throughout the course. Our instructors are on hand to offer coaching and introduce more advanced climbing movement skills to you that will help towards your climbing progression.
Tactics for Outdoor Climbing
What to look for when climbing outside, route reading, looking at guidebooks, understanding the rock and how to operate on different rock types.
Footwear and Equipment
Footwear and equipment selection and how to use the kit you choose. E.g. types of shoes, harnesses and technical gear such as: cams, nuts, hexes and ropes.
Technical Skills
Tying into a harness, belaying, how to abseil, undertaking a personal abseil with no safety rope (personal back up). These are all fundamental climbing skills and we will teach you up to date best practice and build your understanding towards being independent and autonomous with these key skills.
Hazards and Emergency Procedures
Identifying hazards, managing risk, understanding common injuries, how to get help and the role of Mountain Rescue and associated emergency services.
SKILLS COVERED:
More advanced movement and technique
Tactics for steeper climbs
Rope climbing
Gear
Abseiling
Lots of climbing from S-VS
Level: intermediate
Direct entry
As a guideline, you will get the most from this course if you have logged 10 routes on walls or outdoor crags; and logged 10 belays of a fellow climber.
Minimum 2 bookings for course to run
Harness, helmet, ropes & climbing hardware are available to use and included in the price
You will need to wear suitable outdoor clothing and have your own rock shoes.
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Book Online - Trad Development
4 available
If the course date is less than 30 days away, please use this ticket and pay in full.
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£250.00 | |
Book with 50% deposit
This ticket allows you to pay a deposit to secure your place on the course. We will be in touch when the full amount is due. The full amount will be due no later than 30 days before the course commences.
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£125.00 |
National Trust - Sticklebarn and The Langdales
B5343
Great Langdale
Ambleside
LA22 9JU
Please meet your instructor at this location
Sam drives a Grey Skoda Estate: MH68 TFA
Please come over to the vehicle and say hello; we will do briefings and course introductions in the cafe
Amenities