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Climbing is one of
the fastest growing sports in Britain. It offers individuals and groups
the chance to test themselves, keep fit, meet other people, and most of
all enjoy the mountains and crags of Britain.
Cirrus Outdoor offers
a large selection of climbing courses in Snowdonia and other climbing
areas of Britain. The instructors and guides on these courses have many
years experience of teaching rock and ice climbing, ensuring you have
a safe pleasurable break, at the same time learning new skills or trying
to improve your own climbing techniques.
| introduction
to rock climbing |
| This
is for the person who has not climbed before or has only tried
it once or twice, you will be instructed in basic climbing techniques
including knots, belaying and climbing calls. The next day is
spent on a multi-pitch climbing area putting into practice all
you were taught on day one. On the five day course, you will
have the opportunity to learn to lead if you wish. |
| No.
of Days Instruction |
2 and 5
day courses |
| Ratio:
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Up to 2
people per instructor. |
| Previous
experience: |
None. |
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| inside
to outside |
| Climbing
walls are now an essential part of Britain's climbing culture.
Many climbers are first introduced to climbing and rope work
techniques indoors. Making your first steps onto real rock can
be quite daunting. Our Inside to Outside courses are designed
to help you make that transition as smooth as possible, allowing
you to make the most of your climbing outdoors. |
| No.
of Days Instruction: |
2 |
| Ratio:
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Up to 2
people per instructor. |
| Previous
experience: |
Experience
of indoor wall climbing and some knowledge of basic rope techniques. |
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| learn
to lead |
| Designed
for the person who has experience of seconding or who wants
to make the move from the wall to the rock. During these breaks,
you will be under the supervision of our Mountain Instructors
who will advise you on placing protection, building belays,
route selection and the use of guide books. |
| No.
of Days Instruction: |
2 |
| Ratio:
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Up to 2
people per instructor. |
| Previous
experience: |
Previous
experience: Knowledge of basic rope techniques and some experience
of "seconding". |
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| advanced
rock climbing |
| During
an advanced coaching programme, we will tailor the 2 or 5 day
course specifically to your needs. Aimed at improving your performance
so that you can get the most from your rock climbing, possible
subject areas include training for performance, advanced rope
work and pushing your grade. |
| No.
of Days Instruction: |
5 |
| Ratio:
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Up to 2
people per instructor. |
| Previous
experience: |
Several
years experience of "Leading". |
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| 16-20
Jun 03 |
07-11
Jul 03 |
15-19
Aug 03 |
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| rescue
for climbers |
| This
course is a must for climbers who want to move on to harder
more committing climbs but want to be able to deal with any
problems that may arise. During this break you will be instructed
in various techniques such as escaping the system, assisted
hoists and dealing with problems on a traverse. |
| No.
of Days Instruction: |
2 |
| Ratio:
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Up to 2
people per instructor. |
| Previous
experience: |
Multi-Pitch
Climbing experience. |
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| extreme
rock - snowdonia |
| Have
you ever wondered what climbing an extreme route is like? If
you have, then this guided break is for you. With many years
experience of climbing and guiding at this level, our instructors
and guides will take you on a tour of the most famous extreme
rock routes of Snowdonia, including Cenotaph Corner, Cemetery
Gates, Vector, Suicide Wall and Gogarth. Many more are possible
on this course. |
| No.
of Days Instruction: |
5 |
| Ratio: |
Up to 2
people per instructor. |
| Previous
experience: |
Knowledge
of basic rope techniques and some experience of "seconding"
up to HVS. |
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| classic
rock - Snowdonia |
| This
course is a total guiding break. Take a Mountain Instructor,
guide books of the local area and you will have the chance to
climb the classic routes of Snowdonia. All our Instructors have
a vast amount of knowledge of the area, so will waste no time
in guiding you up the best lines available for the weather conditions
and your climbing experience. |
| No.
of Days Instruction: |
2
and 5 day course |
| Ratio: |
Up
to 2 people per instructor. |
| Previous
experience: |
Knowledge
of basic rope techniques and some experience of "seconding".
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snow and ice climbing
Winter climbing in
the Scottish highlands is an incredible experience. It has been, for many
years, the proving ground for young British Alpinists. Attracting climbers
from all over the world, wishing to pit themselves against our most famous
Scottish winter climbs and do battle with our unpredictable weather.
| snow
and ice climbing - scotland |
| Our
winter climbing course has been designed so that the maximum
amount of time possible is spent climbing routes. Our instructors
will take you through the correct and safe use of ice axes,
crampons and movement on steep ground. You will then move on
to climbing steep snow and ice, before moving on to Scotland's
famous mixed ground and finally onto icefall climbing.
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| No.
of Days Instruction: |
5 |
| Ratio: |
Up to 2
people per instructor. |
| Previous
experience: |
Knowledge
of basic rope techniques and winter hillwalking. |
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