Rope Climbing Absolute Beginners Full Day Course – Fri 29th December
£65.00
9am-3pm Fri 30th December
**This course can be gifted for xmas, ask us how**
Members price: £55 (Contact us for a payment link)
**Both sign ups receive a free pre-loved chalk bag**
At AITW we believe that climbing has the power to be life changing, bringing with it an amazing community and a whole load of physical and mental health benefits.
Have you wanted to try rope climbing but don’t know where to start?
In this intensive rope climbers beginner course, we teach you everything you’ll need to know to be able to enter any climbing gym with the full knowledge on how to climb on rope, tie in, and how to belay your partner.
You do not need any prior knowledge of climbing to take part
On this course we will cover
- A climbing warm up
- Tour of the gym
- Gym grading system
- Talk on gear
- Safety in climbing
- How to use a belay device and belay your climbing buddy
- How to tie into a harness
- How to safely abseil
- When to use ground anchors
- Catching and taking falls
- Intro to auto belay
Minimum/Maximum participants
2/2
Duration
6 hour course with a 45 minute break
Location
Mile End Climbing Wall– London’s first ever climbing gym!
Nearest tube – Mile End (Central line)
Car parking on site
Your Instructor
Kate Capelli – Climbing wall Instructor and Founder of Adventuress in the Wild. Climbing since 2017, Kate still remembers what it’s like to first jump on the walls as a beginner which is where she overcame her fear of heights. Sessions are focussed on staying safe but also having a good laugh!
Included
- Professionally guided fun sessions led by a Climbing Wall Instructor
- Your very own chalk bag
- Use of belay devices and hand chalk
- Take home Adventuress Academy sheet of the key points learned
- Photo of you looking awesome in your climbing gear
- Access to the Adventuress Climbers Whatsapp group and socials
- Does not include paid entry to the gym or shoe and harness rental
Do I need climbing experience?
No previous climbing experience is needed for this course
I am nervous of the heights!
During the session you will be attached securely to a rope and will never be made to go any higher than you are comfortable with
What do I wear?
It is encouraged to wear gym style comfortable clothing. Jewellery should be removed and hair tied back. Avoid hoodies due to front pockets and hood. It will be essential to wear climbing shoes which are available to rent at the gym, climbing in trainers or bare foot is not permitted.
Do I need to register at the gym if I have never been there?
No, we will register and sign in together
Can I rent shoes there?
Yes! For a few quid. We supply hand chalk
Are there lockers?
Yes, the lockers take £1 coins that are returned at the end of use, or trolly tokens. You are able to purchase a token at the gym.
Are there fitting rooms and showers?
Yup!
Is this event organised by the gym?
No. This event is organised by Adventuress in the Wild Ltd and not Mile End Climbing Wall
Disclaimer/Liability waiver
By booking this event you are agreeing to our Disclaimer and Booking Terms which we advise that you read in full prior to attending.
This event is non-transferrable and non-refundable
