Rock Skills Introduction

This course is your key to getting started. No previous experience of climbing is required to attend a Rock Skills Introduction course because the content of the course is aimed at complete beginners. If you do have some experience of climbing but aren’t confident about using the equipment required, finding the crags, locating the routes you want to do and how to stay safe on the crag then a Rock Skills Introduction course is an ideal way to learn.  Content includes:

• Background and Planning
• Fundamental movement skills and climbing styles
• Footwear and Equipment
• Environmental Knowledge. The impact of climbers at the crag, ethics, access and environmental considerations for climbers
• Hazards and Emergency Procedures. Identifying hazards, managing risk, understanding common injuries, how to get help and the role of Mountain Rescue and associated emergency services

PHOTO | Getting to grips with the fundamentals of placing protection