The aim of the day is to place/update fixed equipment/climbs at a suitable venue, and give attendees hands-on experience in the process involved, to include: Rigging and rope work systems for cleaning and equipping climb sites. Testing/decision making of suitable quality of rock for fixed protection. A knowledge of different types of bolts. Hands on experience of placing both resin, expansion and removable bolts. An understanding of the ethics/considerations/guidebook updates etc involved.
ALL those attending must be competent in independently ascending and descending a fixed rope: eg using a Petzl Gri-Gri/equivalent and ascender system (there are multiple variations of course). That may include the following:
• AMI Members
• Rope Access Workers with a strong climbing logbook
• MT qualified (RCI/RCDI) instructors with a strong climbing logbook
• Trainee instructors with a strong climbing logbook
• Passionate and committed climbers with a strong climbing logbook
Minimum Kit list:
Need to provide own PPE (harness, grigri, jumar, etc) that is fit for purpose - For sport and trad climbing, and abseiling, and: Ascending and descending fixed ropes.
Helmet.
Clothes/overalls that are suitable for getting drill dust and resin on.
Preferable (but can be provided if needed):
Back-up rope device for 2nd rope attachment - eg Petzl ASAP.
Semi-static rope (40m/50m is fine).
Kit bag for tools.
Clip-stick.
Aid climbing equipment (skyhooks, etriers, etc)
Additional PPE (work gloves, goggles, dust mask, etc)
Minimum age - 18 years
Workshop ratio - 1:4
Workshop length - Full day
The cost associated with this workshop is a donation, 100% of which will go to the Tom Furey Memorial Trust. The cost associated is the minimum donation, if you're in a position to donate more, it would be very much appreciated and can be done via JustGiving here: https://justgiving.com/tomfureymt
Every workshop at Furey Festival will have one space available FREE OF CHARGE for those experiencing financial difficulties. If you would like to attend this workshop but are not in a financial position to be able to make the donation associated with this session, please email tomfureymt@yahoo.com.
Accommodation is not included with your workshop ticket, though this can be arranged directly with Plas y Brenin here: https://pyb.co.uk/accommodation/
You will receive more details such as kit lists, etc a week or two before Furey Festival - please keep an eye on your emails.
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One ticket
This ticket is for one person. If you'd like to book multiple spaces, please add multiple tickets to your basket.
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£50.00 |
Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre
Capel Curig
Betws-y-Coed
LL24 0ET
Accommodation is not included with your workshop ticket, though this can be arranged directly with Plas y Brenin here: https://pyb.co.uk/accommodation/