Trip Essentials
You have always wanted to climb outside, on real rock? The SAFETY ACADEMY CLIMBING BASIC course, will allow you to try easily! With the guidance of a mountain guide or a climbing instructor, you will spend a day climbing outdoors, in nature.
It is the ideal course for gym climbers or ones getting back into climbing. With us, going from the gym to the crag is child's play. We will teach you the safety techniques necessary for outdoor climbing in autonomy. You will benefit from our tips and tricks to enjoy climbing while staying safe for your outdoor climbing beginnings. The course covers top rope clean up, the differences with gym climbing and climbing technique. Other than the important covered topics, climbing itself won't be put to the side.
Prerequisits
Confident and independent climbing and belaying in the climbing gym up to grade V. You should have initial experience of climbing in natural rock climbing parks (grade III-IV). You should be able to walk safely in rough terrain and be fit enough for approaches of 1–2 hours
COURSE GOALS
Independent climbing of bolt-protected multi-pitch routes and mastery of the relevant belay techniques; acquiring basic knowledge and skills for climbing simple, well-secured, fun alpine routes.
COURSE CONTENT – THEORY
Theory of knots, materials and belaying, outdoor climbing, introduction to tour planning, specific features of alpine climbing, use of topo guidebooks, alpine dangers, environmental aspects.
COURSE CONTENT – PRACTICAL
Belaying, basic knowledge of safety and knot techniques, rope team procedure for lead and follow climbing, various climbing techniques on alpine rock faces, climbing techniques and tactics, rappelling.
Budget
Included
- Your guide for 2 days
- Technical gear
Not included
- Transport
- Lodging, food and drinks
- Climbing shoes
- Insurrance