27 Dec 2019

Rock Skills – 1 Day Introduction

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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 mwall16@tiscali.co.uk or click on link below for booking page

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

 

 

 

5 Nov 2017

Mountain Skills Course

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Do you want to have your own adventure’s in the mountains?

If so, the ‘Mountain Skills’ course will get you heading in the right direction and provide you with the knowledge, safety skills and confidence to do just that.

If you already have hill walking experience but want to progress to steep mountain terrain, then the Mountain Skills course is definitely the way forward.

*For further information on the mountain skills course, please click on the image:

 

Objectives:

The 2-Day Course is nationally accredited and endorsed by Mountain Rescue England and Wales and will provide you with the skills and confidence to:

Successfully plan a walk in the mountains in the UK or Ireland

Understand pace, nutrition and movement skills over various rocky terrain & steep ground

Make an informed choice of correct clothing and equipment – being suitably dressed and equipped can make the difference between a great day out and a complete disaster

Interpret the weather – how it may affect the mountains and your day

Navigate in the mountains – everything from selecting a compass and using a map to navigation in poor visibility and an intro to GPS

Environmental knowledge – how to minimise your impact on the hill, information on good practice and useful organisations

Hazards and emergency procedures in the mountains – how to respond to any hazards you encounter and what to do in a real emergency

Registration for the scheme

Booking on to either the Hill Skills or Mountain Skills course will automatically register with Mountain Training.

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Course details:

The 2-day course is run with a maximum of four people (larger groups can be accommodated) and will take place in the Snowdonia National Park.

Please contact myself via email with any course enquiries: mwall16@tiscali.co.uk

or clink on link below for booking form

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Max Adventures is an accredited provider of the Hill & Mountain Skills Scheme