What to expect During this tour?

This outdoor rock climbing taster is an ideal starting point for those with little or no prior experience of rock climbing. We will be approaching the local outdoor crags with the aim to get stuck into as much climbing as we can manage. The focus for the day will be on trying out climbing but also on learning climbing techniques and rope techniques. This course is suitable for those of you who have never climbed indoors or outdoors before. If you have climbed indoors it is a good opportunity to refresh skills and get a taster for rock climbing on real rock. During the course you will look at: Equipment including harness, helmet, rock shoes, ropes and belay devices Top Rope Climbing grades Climbing movement skills on real rock Tying into the rope Belaying and lowering/abseiling Climbing routes Climbing commands Safety tips