If you are looking to progress into multi pitch venues then this course is designed to teach you all the appropriate skills needed - looking at rope organisation, stance management and safe descent this is an all inclusive course with lots of climbing.

Course Outline

Day 1:

You will be guided on a multi pitch climb to begin with, and here we will demonstrate the following:

1. Runner placement and management
2. Rope work (half vs single ropes)
3. Belay stances and management
4. Reducing twists at belays
5. Protecting a second (traverse)
6. Descent and personal abseiling ​

Day 2:

1. Complete a multi pitch climb
2. Climb routes 'in series' or independently
3. Build your own belays
4. Belay a second
5. Manage your own stances
6. Gain independence
7. Discuss problem solving where appropriate

This course is non-residential

The price of this course is inclusive of:

1. A qualified Mountaineering Instructor affiliated with AMI
2. Local & intimate knowledge of the venues
3. Technical equipment 
4. Professional coaching & instruction

For those who are leading single pitch climbs or looking to develop their leading skills - we will work on runner placement and stance organisation to improve your rope work

Waterproof Jacket

Waterproof Trousers

Fleece Layer

Spare Warm Top

Hat & Gloves

Boots/Approach Shoes 

You will need your own rock shoes

30-40L Rucksack

Lunch & Snacks

1 litre water

Personal Medication

Camera

Equipment Provided:

Helmet

Harness

Belay Plate

Nut Key

120cm Sling

We recommend having a harness for this course.

Please bring any climbing hardware or ropes you may have.

We recommend leading on your own rack of gear.

We will send a full course itinerary on booking - please look out for our email.