6 Week Intermediate Course
Spend an amazing couple of hours at a beautiful coastal climbing area learning all the basics of outdoor rock climbing. This course will give you loads of time on the rock to learn the skills to safely and confidently climb outdoors. This course is designed for people of all abilities from people that have never climbed before to avid indoor climbing looking to transition to outdoor climbing.
Outdoor rock climbing experience required!
All equipment provided but bring all equipment that you have.
Course content
Background
and Planning
Choosing a suitable venue, how to use guidebooks and mobile devices to find crags and routes and crag etiquette.
Climbing
Skills
Warming up and injury avoidance, developing your movement skills and widening your repertoire of climbing moves.
Footwear and
Equipment
Rock boot fit, selecting the right equipment for improved performance and an introduction to climbing protection.
Technical
Skills
Building anchors, selecting runners, ropework, belaying, holding falls, lowering, seconding a route.
Environmental
Knowledge
The impact of climbers at the crag, ethics, access and environmental considerations.
Hazards and
Emergency Procedures
Identifying hazards, managing risk when climbing, abseiling, understanding common injuries, how to get help and the role of Mountain Rescue.
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What people are saying about
6 Week Intermediate Course
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ciaran McCabe“Very professional teaching. Knew exactly how much to push me, all the way from guiding my first super insecure moves on a wall, through proper rock climbing to learning essential climbing skills. While making it fun all along. Always ensured safety was prioritised! Fair warning, Stephens absolute passion for climbing has a tendency rub off on people – you might end up addicted to climbing!”
Natacha Muderspach“The enthusiasm and energy that Stephen brings to climbing is beyond infectious. Without doubt he has the rare ability to make everyone a better climber through a great combination of professional ability AND relentless positivity. From personal experience over the years I can say that Stephen’s skills can cater for everything from the very young all the way to those of more advanced years. Highly recommended.”
Ciara O’Flaherty“I would highly recommend Steve as a climbing coach. As someone who came to climbing nervous and with a fear of heights, I found his coaching style fantastic. He explains how to move on the wall simply, and gives lots of helpful tips and techniques to make it all easier. He’s knowledgeable, patient, encouraging and makes it fun ,whatever level you’re starting at. I had heaps of fun on the wall and cant wait to climb again.”
Sinead Noonan“My cousin and I had an amazing day rock climbing in the Burren with our guide Ste. He was so helpful and gave us great instruction and guidance throughout the day! We really enjoyed the day and would highly recommend Ste as a guide! Already looking forward to our next rock climbing adventure in the stunning surrounding of the Burren!”
