Sport Multi-Pitch Climbing Course

Introduction 

·  Equipment for outdoor single and multi-pitch climbing 

·  Outdoor single pitch climbing 

·  Re-threading the rope through the fixed anchors at the top of a single pitch climbs (different methods)

·  Multi pitch climbing, leading pitches and setting up anchors at the end of the pitch

·  Equalised anchors, direct belays 

·  Direct belaying from above using reverso and rope management on stances

·  Swapping leaders

·  Arranging abseils, single and multiple abseils

·  Lowering loaded reverso 

·  Using gri gri on direct belays 

·  Recap and conclusion 

Climbers must meet these standards before booking onto this course:

·        Competent Lead climber & belayer

·        Ideally some experience of single pitch sport climbing including rethreading anchors

• Getting here: How to find us There is plenty of free on site parking and lots of public transport options nearby.
• Arival times: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your session so that we can check you in and issue equipment.
• What to wear: Climbers should wear comfortable clothing that enables free movement (think gym clothes). We suggest a warm top during colder months as climbing areas are not heated. Please do not wear jewellery, particularly rings, if possible.
• Changing rooms: Changing rooms and showers are available to use.
• Lockers: We have coin operated lockers that take a £1 coin or a locker/trolley token. Locker tokens are available to buy at reception.
• Cafe: Crag Snacks serve coffee, cakes, food and more. Open 11am - 8pm Mon - Fri & 10am - 6pm on weekends.
• Shop: Plastic heros sell a range of harnesses, climbing shoes and other essential items of equipment. Open during peak times, please ask a member of staff for help if the shop is not open.