- Learning to lead
Learning to lead and become an independent climber is probably the biggest step any climbers progression. Being the lead climber carries a lot of responsibility, both for your own safety but also for the safety and enjoyment of those who are climbing with you. Learning from experienced instructors is a great way to ensure you are getting the best advice and learning the most appropriate techniques.
All our 'Learning to Lead' courses are custom designed to match the previous experience of the climbing students. Generally we would recommend a minimum of a two to four days training if you are completely new to leading. In this we will introduce you to the equipment and techniques involved and show you them in action. This is complimented by teaching you how to set up systems to allow you to practice in relative safety.
Those who have already cut their teeth in lead-climbing can benefit hugely form 1or 2 days training, to fine tune good techniques and eliminate bad habits.
If you want to be helped in taking this step in developing your climbing then get in touch and we can design a course to suit your experience and needs.
Venues: The Burren Co Clare, Dalkey Quarry Dublin, Gap of Dunloe Killarney, Ballykeefe Co Kilkenny, and more
Price on enquiry and agreement on course content.
- Multipitch Climbing Skills
These 1 or 2 day courses are aimed at those who are already climbing independently at single pitch crags and would like to take the next step to multipitch climbs. The focus will be on the specific skills required for climbing and descending larger routes and cliffs.
Venues: Gap of Dunloe Killarney, Glendalough Co Wicklow - the techniques can also be taught at single pitch venues such as Dalkey or The Burren but the bigger venues are recommended!
Courses are €175 per day for 2 climbers. In some cases 3-4 climbers could be accommodated at €225 but prior discussion and agreement is essential.
- Sea-Cliff Climbing Skills
These 1 or 2 day courses are aimed at those who are already climbing independently and would like to learn the specific skills required for seacliff climbs such as abseiling into routes, ascending ropes in emergencies etc.
Venues: Gap of Dunloe Killarney (yes we know it's not a seacliff but it offers perfect opportunities for the skills required to be practiced and learned!), The Burren Co Clare, Doonshean Head, Dingle.
Courses are €175 per day for 2 climbers. In some cases 3-4 climbers could be accommodated at €225 but prior discussion and agreement is essential.
- Emergency Ropework or 'Self Rescue'
Hopefully you will have a long a trouble free climbing career but just in case everything doesn't go perfectly to plan, we have courses to teach you some basic ropework techniques which can help you get out of trouble.
These include simple hoisting techniques for a stuck or tired climber, ascending ropes, escaping from the belay or rope system, unplanned or emergency descents... and more!
These courses and techniques are based on using standard climbing equipment that your are likely to be carrying to effect safe and efficient escapes from difficult situations.
Courses for 6-8 climbers from €200 per day. Venues - almost any established climbing venue or wall!
