Rock Skills - 1 Day Introduction
2026-06-20 | Snowdonia National Park
Rock Skills – 1 Day Introduction Course
This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in making their first moves climbing outdoors or would like to experience what is on offer outside the climbing wall. You will have the chance to explore different aspects of the sport and a mix of rock types.
Example of typical program content:
• Get hands on bouldering and rock climbing
• Learn to tie in and belay
• Improve your climbing movement skills.
• Abseiling

Is It For Me?
The one day course is aimed at anyone looking to develop their skills enjoying the rich variety of rock climbing on offer here in North Wales. As such it is ideal for: complete novices, as a refresher if you haven’t climbed in a while, active indoor wall climbers that have little or no experience of climbing outside. You don’t have to have any previous experience of rock climbing although being fit and active would be advantageous.

Aims
To develop a basic foundation in core rock climbing techniques, whilst climbing a variety of boulder problems & single pitch rock climbs.
Course Content
On the first morning we will discuss individual’s current experience and aspirations, this will ensure the main topic areas can be covered and individual needs can be tailored for. Topic areas include:
• FUNdamental movement skills on a variety of rock types.
• Experience different disciplines of rock climbing.
• Interpreting a bouldering/climbing guidebook and choice of routes.
• Belaying
• Descending from rock climbs by abseil
How to Register on the Rock Skills Scheme
Click on below link to Rock Skills Participant Handbook for full information about the scheme, the course fee includes the cost of registration.
What Happens Next?
At the end of the course I can provide further advice and guidance on your journey to becoming a self-sufficient climber.
*The course will be delivered by myself, I am a full member of the Mountain Training Association (MTA) British Mountaineering Council (BMC) and authorised training provider for Mountain Training Cymru. I hold the Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI), Climbing Wall Development Instructor (CWDI), Foundation Coach Award and Rope Rescue Technician. Maximum group size is 4: This ensures the maximum learning potential for individuals is achieved through hands on practical sessions.
*Please contact myself via email with any course enquiries martinwall013@gmail.com or click on link below for booking page
*Max Adventures is an accredited provider of the Rock Skills Scheme

Rock Skills - 2 Day Intermediate Course
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23
Rock Skills – 2 Day Intermediate Course
This course is aimed at people with some experience of climbing (indoors or outdoors) who want to improve their movement skills, develop their rope work skills and learn about traditional protection.
Climbing experience required:
Completion of a 1 day Rock Skills Introduction course or:
Have logged 10 routes on walls or outdoor crags; and
Have logged 10 belays of a fellow climber.

What does the Rock Skills Intermediate course cover?
Background and Planning – Choosing a suitable venue, how to use guidebooks and mobile devices to find crags and routes, crag etiquette and the work of the mountaineering councils.
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 and personal abseiling.
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 and bouldering, understanding common injuries, how to get help and the role of Mountain Rescue.

By the end of the course you can expect to:
• Have covered the course content in a safe and enjoyable outdoor environment and classroom-style setting;
• Have climbed outside for a good proportion of each day on an accessible crag; and
• Be in a strong position to second a lead climber on natural rock and participate safely in a climbing session.

What Happens Next?
At the end of the course I can provide further advice and guidance on your journey to becoming a self-sufficient climber.
*The course will be delivered by myself, I am a full member of the Mountain Training Association (MTA) British Mountaineering Council (BMC) and authorised training provider for Mountain Training Cymru. I hold the Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI), Climbing Wall Development Instructor (CWDI), Foundation Coach Award and Rope Rescue Technician. Maximum group size is 4: This ensures the maximum learning potential for individuals is achieved through hands on practical sessions.
*Please contact myself via email with any course enquiries: martinwall013@gmail.com or click on below link for bookings:

*Max Adventures is an accredited provider of the Rock Skills Scheme
