See below the courses are not set in stone and we can fit them to suit your needs. This gives you a rough idea of what I can offer. For absolute beginners I do have equipment to hand out for courses however most other more advanced courses this would require you to have a full set of basic equipment such as a helmet, harness and climbing shoes.
1 Instructor to 2 Students £300 per day
VS-E3 Guiding
For advanced climbers only, you will need to be able to second E1 at least. It is recommended you come on a course before hand unless vetted by another instructor/guide
Classics including Dream of White Horses at Gogarth as well as the classic Gogarth and The Big Groove
Cenotaph Corner on Dinas Cromlech
Vector at Tremadog
1 Instructor to 2 Students £300 per day
Diff- Very Severe classic rock climbs
Based on the Classic Rock book series this focuses on the UKs best British Rock Climbs from Diff to Very Severe. Climbs such as
Main Wall on Cyrn Las in the Llanberis Pass
Little Chamonix at Shepherds Crag in Borrowdale
Devils Slide on the Island of Lundy
Please enquire to find out more, the days can be tailored to suit your needs whether you want a day or a week with rest days in between.
Learn to Lead climb safely and effectively 1 instructor to 2 students £250 per person
2 day Course towards lead climbing includes the following
Route selection and assessing climbs
Getting used to placing gear quickly
Efficient clipping and rope management
Safe lead belaying techniques
Mental Strategies
Managing falls and building confidence on lead
Threading anchors and lowering off safely
Location North Wales
Each day we will be climbing at a crag and discussing the following.
Day 1.
Equipment and how to use it.
Basic skills recap. Belaying, tying in, knots.
Guidebooks, route selection and route finding.
Communication on the crag
Climbing a multi-pitch route.
Running belays and use of protection.
Environmental concerns.
Day 2
Carrying equipment on harnesses.
Head games and the psychology of fear
Anchoring to the rock face.
Stance management.
Retreating from routes – planned and unplanned!.
Double rope techniques
Protecting traverses
The course is tailored to meet the group's specific needs, with progress monitored by our experienced instructor. A typical schedule might include:
Day 1
Route planning
How to make a belay for rescues
Rescue theory
Prusik techniques for ascending and descending past knots
System escape methods if the rope is in reach/out of reach
Assisting stuck climbers
Abseiling past knot
Day 2
Casualty management
Hoisting a stuck climber
Lowering an injured climber
Extensive practical exercises
Skills Covered
Using guidebooks
Route selection
Communication on climbing sites
Problem-solving strategies
Self-rescue rope techniques
System escape procedures
Casualty care
Prusik ascending and descending beyond knots
Abseiling past knots
Improvised rescue equipment usage
Emergency ascents and descents
Hoisting and lowering techniques
Why is a self-rescue course essential?
Self-rescue skills not only enable you to safely and efficiently escape challenging situations but also provide the knowledge and awareness to reduce the likelihood of such incidents occurring in the first place.
Even with careful planning and caution, accidents can still happen and errors may be made. In these moments, possessing rope work and rescue techniques is invaluable for resolving the situation effectively.
This course is tailored to your specific needs and taught from a climber’s viewpoint, delivering practical solutions for real scenarios using only the equipment you typically carry.
1 Instructor to 2 Students £250 per day
This is something to do once happy with the basics, I will be happy to go over basics again however this will involve more towards advancing towards lead climbing with out leading. This will involve the following
Gear placement
Equalise a top rope anchor after completing a climb using the rope/using slings.
Lead belaying/Top Rope belaying
Knots like clove hitch
1 Instructor to 4 Students £250 per day
Rock Climbing basics including
How to tie in
How to belay
Basic Knots
How to lower
Climbing Technique
Reading the guidebook, grades, ethics
Personal Safety and awareness
Day 1
Drive to a bouldering and climb on rock
Visit a small, friendly crag, and learn to put a harness on, tie onto the rope, and belay (keeping someone safe by using the rope)
Climb some fun routes
Day 2
Travel to a different crag and spend the day climbing
Have a go at a variety of climbs and styles
Consolidate movement and ropework skills
Look at the basics of how the ropes are anchored at the top
Try abseiling
Organised trip to Lundy £300 per day
Usually works with the weather and tides, accommodation and campsite on Lundy all I ask is you put me up either for camping or bunkhouse and the ferry across. Lift share is always preferable if possible down to Bideford.
This usually works when bird restrictions have been lifted in September. Logistics into the Oldenburg (Lundy ferry) can be discussed and planned before we go.
If the weather is really bad we can reschedule for another date or receive a full refund. It is worth knowing that courses can still go ahead using a skill based day or finding a more sheltered places to learn lots of new skills.
It is recommended to take out cancellation insurance with the BMC should the course not go ahead due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. My professional insurance is with Bluefin Sport used with instructors who are members of Association of Mountain Instructors (AMI). It is vitally important you book with a qualified instructor with AMI or IFMGA as all members would have gone through a strict training and assessment.
Whether you are a complete beginner wanting to learn the fundamentals, an intermediate climber looking to refine your technique, or an advanced climber aiming to climb specific routes or challenges, our personalised service will meet your exact needs.
It is worth asking a friend to come along and to share the cost with and decide what you want to learn or climb together. Then get in touch.
If there is a group wanting to do more technical training objectives, I will organise more local qualified instructors to come along. I will talk prices and ratios in our conversation.
We can simply a chat over the phone or email to understand your climbing experience, objectives, and any particular areas you wish to focus on—be it bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing, or multi-pitch routes I can set up a plan that adapts to your pace and style, ensuring you develop skills effectively and safely.
It is really important you have a good place to stay to maximise your days out as keeping well fed with plenty of sleep for recovery and bring a good lunch and stay hydrated.