Details
Objectives:
- Identify areas for improvement in lead climbing on single-pitch equipped routes.
- Practice basic progression and safety techniques for rock climbing in a practical and secure way.
- Learn to belay a partner climbing lead or on top rope.
- Clip the rope into quickdraws safely.
- Safely pass the rope through the anchor.
- Become familiar with sport climbing equipment.
- Learn the basic knots for sport climbing.
Target Audience: For those looking to refresh or learn sport climbing skills on rock or artificial walls.
Course Program:
Meet and Greet: We’ll meet at the sector "El Marsupio" to assess individual knowledge of climbing progression and safety on rock.
Practical Training: We’ll proceed with training on areas needing improvement, following an initial review.
Continued Training: We’ll continue with practical training for up to four hours, alternating roles as climber and belayer while gradually introducing new concepts and practicing what we’ve learned.
Course Content:
- How to gear up.
- How to tie in with a figure-eight knot.
- Advanced belaying techniques with a Grigri.
- Basic movement techniques.
- Techniques for clipping and rope management.
- Cross-checking.
- Passing the rope through the anchor in a doubled configuration.
- Knots: figure-eight on a bight and follow-through figure-eight.
- How to grip the wall with all four limbs and dynamically secure a fall.
- Passing the rope through the anchor in both single and double configurations.
- Rope handling and guidance.
- Top-rope and mock lead climbing.
- Lead climbing.
- Setting up a top rope.
Requirements:
- Must be over 18 years old.
- Low technical difficulty and physical demand.
- Entry-level; no prior experience required.
- Normal physical fitness and agility are necessary.
- Difficulty is adapted to the participant’s physical and technical abilities.
- Motivation to learn and enjoy the experience.
- Maximum age: 70 years.
- Maximum weight: 264 lbs (120 kg).
- Not pregnant.
- Not affected by altitude sickness.
- Not suitable for wheelchair users.
- No vertigo.
- No recent surgeries.
- Proper footwear required (no sandals, hiking sandals, Crocs, or clogs).
- Prior experience: Not necessary.
- Prior training: Not necessary
- Difficulty level: Beginner, grades III, IV, and V.
Required Equipment:
- Technical clothing suitable for the season and activity (fleece, windbreaker, waterproof and breathable jacket, gloves, etc.). A lightweight fleece or windbreaker is useful, even in summer.
- Comfortable clothing that isn’t tight or bulky.
- Backpack (40-45 liters).
- Approach shoes or athletic shoes.
- 1L water bottle.
- Food (sandwich, bars, snacks, fruit, nuts).
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, hat or cap).
- Headlamp with batteries.
- Thermal blanket.
- Camera or phone.
- Notepad may be useful.
- Hiking poles may be useful for activities with a long approach.
- Climbing helmet.
- Climbing harness.
- Climbing shoes.
- 2 locking carabiners.
- 1 HMS locking carabiner.
- 1 belay device (Grigri type).
- 1 single rope (80 m).
- 9 quickdraws.
- 1 sewn HMPE sling (60 cm).
Start Time: Based on availability (see booking calendar).
Languages: Spanish and English.
Meeting Point: Caballitos del Rey, 18230 Atarfe, Granada.
The exact location and meeting time will be confirmed a few days before the course to ensure the best conditions for the activity.
Important Notice:
If booking this activity to join a regular group (as opposed to a private group), please note:
You may book individually, but a minimum of two participants is required for the activity.
If this minimum is not met, you will be notified, and your payment will be refunded.
Duration
4 hours
Including
Mountain Guide, Speciality Climbing.
Personal equipment (climbing shoes, helmet, and harness), if necessary.
Group equipment (ropes, carabiners, quickdraws, belay devices, etc.).
Accident insurance (rescue and first medical assistance) and civil liability.
Pre-activity consultation.
Not including
Transport.
Accommodation.
Food.
Personal equipment (ask about rental).
Anything else not specified in the "Includes" section.
Certifications
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation or modification requests must be made through a message from the reservation page on MiReservaOnline.es to ensure written proof of the date and time of the request.
99% of the amount paid will be refunded if the cancellation is made at least 48 hours before the start of the course.
No refund will be issued if the cancellation is made less than 48 hours before the start of the course or if the client does not show up.
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