Rope Climbing Prep for Peaks – Saturday 25th May

09:30am Sat 25th May

**This session is exclusively for those attending our Peak District Big Weekend. If you aren’t attending but you would like to learn to rope climb, send us a message!**

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?

This 4.5 hour session has been set up to prepare those attending our Peak District Big Weekened

You do not need any prior knowledge of climbing to take part

On this course we will cover

• A climbing warm up
• 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
• Catching and taking falls

Minimum/Maximum participants

2/3

Duration

4.5hr course with a 20 minute break at 12pm.

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
• 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