Rock
climbing Basics
For those who have had little or no experience
of climbing, but who would like to receive an
introduction into this wonderful sport. A wide
variety of skills, techniques
and equipment will be covered
as well as lots and lots of climbing.
Instructor/client ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
Competent
second
Personalised instruction which will enable you
to confidently advise, belay,
help and follow a partner up
a rock climb. Aimed at those with some basic skills
of climbing. Help your partner and yourself by
learning the tricks of the trade
whilst climbing some of the best routes in your
chosen area of the country.
Instructor/client ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
'In
that zone?'
Have not found a course that you think would suit
you best?
Unable to identify what you need to learn and
develop and yet feel that there is something to
be addressed in your climbing?
Well, 'don't panic!' The beauty
of climbing with a member of the Association of
Mountaineering Instructors is our experience in
identifying and coaching
clients in success and satisfaction.
Rest assured, an AMI member will find lots for
you to improve on!
Instructor/client ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
Multi-pitch
rock
You feel confident, competent and completely at
home climbing on single pitch crags, but are unsure
about the wider world of multi-pitch routes? Well,
this course is designed for you to develop your
skills in a discipline of climbing that can open
up any route or mountain to you.
Some
of the skills which will be covered include suitable
rope work, belay construction,
route finding and retreat/abseils.
Intructor/client ratio 1:1 or 1:2
Introduction
to lead climbing
Learn this often intimidating discipline though
a logical process of development and encouragement.
Aimed towards those who want to lead and have
the suitable experience seconding or leading indoors.
Your first experiences of lead
climbing are the most important
so take this opportunity to develop at your own
pace in a supportive
environment.
Instructor/client ratio: 1:2
Problem
solving
Often advertised as 'rescues' or
'hoisting and help' these courses can become all
too quickly an endurance in memorising knots,
systems and scenarios. Most of the time, prior
planning, organisation and lateral thinking can
prevent problems arrising. This course emphasises
the simple steps needed to deal
with problems and when that one
in a million situation does arise, the suitable
rope work required.
Intructor/client
ratio 1:2
Classic
Rock Courses and Guide
Ken Wilson's book has a lot to answer for!
This
coffee table favourite of many is Edward Kinnear's
as well. Whilst he has never had a 'tick list',
a crafty eye has always been kept on these classics
and is now well on the way to being completed.
If these or any other routes catch your fancy
(irrespective of your climbing experience) we
can discuss your dream. You never
know - your first 'tick' may
complete his!
Intructor/client ratio 1:1 or 1:2
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