Outdoor Climbing: 2 Day Course - Private Groups

Cost: $400 per person for the 2 days (min. 2 people, max 4 people).

The course can run on consecutive days or be spread out depending on your needs.
Contact us to inquire about availability, booking and larger groups.

This Course is ideal for climbers with some previous experience looking to start climbing outdoors independently. The 2 day workshop covers all the key safety and technical aspects of outdoor lead climbing on bolted routes - with plenty of practice time to develop new skills with a safe and gradual approach. We also introduce you to the local Nowra Crags, happily sharing our local knowledge and information.

Course Material Covered and Practiced on the Rock:

• Crag selection and local ethics.

• Gear choices, care and maintenance. Understanding your gear and its limitations.

• Key safety principles, route selection and the risk assessment process.

• Basic knots required for sport climbing.

• Lead belaying techniques and devices.

• Key lead climbing techniques, clipping, body position and understanding different bolts.

• Understanding and using fixed bolted anchors used for sport climbing. “Cleaning” anchors and sports gear off the climb.

• Basis of climbing technique – footwork, body position, efficiency.

• Lead Falls – risk assessment, fall technique, managing fear and developing falling skills over time.

• Retreating and projecting routes - different strategies. 

• Abseiling fundamentals. 

Prerequisites:
Previous exposure to climbing is highly advised (either outdoor top roping or indoor climbing). For people without any previous experience we recommend booking an introductory indoor session with us at Indoor Climb South Coast as well or an introductory outdoor climbing day.

Inclusions:
All climbing gear (including harnesses and shoes if required) all safety and technical gear.

Group Size:
2-4 people is ideal. We can accommodate larger groups as well, just get in touch and we can organize this for you.