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The Rock Skills Intermediate course is ideal if you have some experience of climbing and want to learn how to become a safe belayer and competent second.This course will also cover a day of learning how to rig climbs to climb independently.
Course Content
Choosing venues and access.
Increasing your climbing movement skills.
Footwear and Equipment.
Introduction to climbing protection (Trad Gear).
Technical skills - building/setting up anchors, selecting runners, competent belaying, seconding routes and personal abseils.
Environment.
Hazards and emergency procedures.
Outcomes of The Course
To have had lots of experience of outdoors climbing throughout the course.
To be in a strong position to second a lead climber outdoors climbing in a safe manner.
To be confident belaying and tying in.
Have a basic understanding of climbing protection.
Experience Required
To have attended an introduction rock climbing course
OR
To have the experience of climbing and belaying 10 climbs indoors or outdoors.
However, we would recommend that you have some experience of climbing on rock.
Minimum age is 12 years old and there is no maximum.
For more information please see our MT Rock Skills Courses page.
Bespoke courses can also be arranged with your own instructor on dates to suit.
Instructors
This course will be run by a qualified Rock Climbing Instructor or higher.
Meeting Location
Here is a precise what3words address and a Google Maps link to where your instructor will meet you on each day.
Day 1
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Sheepstor Climbers Car Park
Day 2
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Dewerstone Car Park (Shaugh Prior Bridge)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sheepstor Dartmoor, Calstock, United Kingdom
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