Rock Improver

Who is ‘Rock Improver’ for?

This course is for people who have some rock climbing experience outside and wish to brush up on their skills. You may be a competent second wanting to further your judgement skills and move on to leading, or you may have been a regular climber in the past and want to brush up and reassure yourself that you are doing things properly.

This course can be a 1 day refresher, a weekend or a 5 day course.

What will be covered?

The Rock Improver course is run at a maximum ratio of 1 instructor : 2 participants. This ensures that we can cover the aspects of improving your rock climbing that are most important to you. We can cover many aspects of climbing including

Personal equipment and ‘racking’ gear on your harness

Placing of Nuts, Hexes and Cams

Belaying techniques

Progression from single to multi pitch

Rope management

Retreating - abseiling

Route choice and route finding

Movement skills

Advanced rope work - rescue techniques

Leading

What previous clients thought ...

“I had a good day with Paul taking in more tips and skills, will get out and try some easy routes now, and hope to get some more days out with Paul so he can see some progress with my climbing”

Julian Inns - Telford

“Can you thank Paul again for a great weekend - although the weather was shocking, I think everyone really enjoyed it and had a good time.”

Craig Govan - Derby

“Was an excellent course and a brilliant weekend overall, so thanks very much.”

Fionn O'Sullivan - London

“I really enjoyed the weekend even if I was scared !! “

Mark Tomkinson - Midlands

Other Questions

What is the weather is bad?

We will endeavor to spend as much time as possible out on the crags, however if the weather is bad we can often cover many of the skills in the climbing wall.

How do I book?

Once you have decided which course you would like to do send an email to enquire about the dates that suit you. I will then let you know if an instructor is available.

If you have any other questions about this course please get in touch. You can either email or phone (I am out climbing through the day with limited phone signal, so leave a message and I will call you back or send me an email).

If you are looking for a course for a large group or group of young people please have a look at our group adventure site - www.snowdoniaoutdooradventure.co.uk