Alpine Rock Skills / Preparation | Two Day Course - North Wales

Our two-day Alpine Rock Skills course is aimed at anybody who is heading out to the Alps either as a guided party or an independent climber. Over the two days, you will climb several long mountain routes, and develop your movement skills so you can move quickly and efficiently, you will also become slick at abseiling and down climbing. 

Course Syllabus 

• Boots - Boot ratings and what you need for the Alps
• Clothing and equipment for the Alps
• Alpine Grades - Alpine grading system and how it relates to UK grades.
• Technical Skills - Belaying, removing gear, slick belay changeovers and much more
• Movement Skills - Moving efficiently on rock routes and how to minimise faff.
• Abseiling and down climbing - Down climbing is often overlooked but it's the most common method for descending in the Alps.
• Fast and Light - How to reduce your pack size so you carry precisely what you need. 

For those heading to the Alps on a guided itinerary, this course is great value for money and gives you a much better chance of achieving your goals in the mountains.