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Intro to rock climbing - Learn to lead - Anchors and topropes - Intro to multi-pitch - Performance coaching - Private guiding
Intro to rock climbing courses
Sport climbing in Spain
A typical introduction to rock climbing course in Spain will cover a variety of different aspects of the sport so that you can develop as a well-rounded climber. You will spend some time focussing on your rock climbing technique, taking time to develop good technique and movement skills. Time will also be spent on learning the required ropework skills and knots, as well as discussing your choice and use of climbing equipment. You will also focus on belaying and the skills involved in seconding routes. Throughout your course you will have the chance to do lots of climbing at a variety of venues. This will get you well on the way to becoming a self-sufficient climber.
Many clients like to spend 4-5 days on an introductory rock climbing course, often with a rest day scheduled in the middle. This gives you the chance to recover and get the most from your course. Contact us to discuss a course like this.
Trad climbing in Spain
Many people think that rock climbing in Spain is all about clipping bolts in the sun. The sunny part is definitely right but there are also plenty of good opportunities for learning more about trad climbing in Spain. There are hundreds of trad routes on the Costa Blanca. These provide a great arena for learning all of the skills that you would have covered in the sport climbing course and more: movement skills, ropework and knots, choice and use of equipment, belaying, seconding routes, gear removal and placement etc.
You do not have to focus only on trad climbing. You may wish to have a day of trad climbing on your intro course with the rest focussing on sport climbing. At the end of the day, your course is tailormade to suit your needs so it’s up to you - it’s a good idea to discuss your course beforehand with us and we can always play things by ear on the day.
Many clients like to spend 4-5 days on an introductory rock climbing course, often with a rest day scheduled in the middle. This gives you the chance to recover and get the most from your course. Contact us to discuss a course like this.
Learn to Lead
If you have spent a lot of time climbing on toprope or seconding a climbing partner, you may like to learn to lead in a safe environment and under the supervision of an instructor. Spain is an excellent place to learn to lead as there are plenty of suitable crags with well-protected routes to begin on. Contact us if you would like to discuss learning to lead in more detail.
Anchors and topropes
Learning more about setting anchors and topropes will get you well on the way to being a self-sufficient climber after completing your course. This will also introduce you to vital skills for progressing to leading routes, both single pitch and multi-pitch.
Intro to multi-pitch
This part of Spain also offers a number of classic multi-pitch route (both sport and trad) in a variety of locations: mountain crags, roadside crags, sea cliffs etc.
Performance Sport Climbing Courses are designed to help you climb better and harder. Most people improve several grades during a course and develop a knowledge of what is required to continually improve their climbing. Tactics, technique, redpointing processes, mental training and much more.
If you are interested in performance coaching, drop us a line to discuss how you would get the most out of your course.
Alex learning to lead at Olta, near Calpe
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