Adventure Peaks - Mountaineering Courses

ROCK IMPROVERS

This course is for those who have already done some rock climbing and are looking to take things further.You should be familiar with basic rope work and be able to belay.

Ratio 1:2.

The course will include some of the following:

  • Multi-pitch climbing
  • Building belays
  • Runner placements
  • Using double ropes
  • Preparations for leading
  • Improvised rescue
  • Coaching of movement

DATES & COST

2 days £185    (£255 residential)
Fri 2 - Sun 4 Apr 10 Fri 23 - Sun 25 Apr 10
Fri 7 - Sun 9 May 10 Fri 21 - Sun 23 May 10
Fri 4 - Sun 6 Jun 10 Fri 18 - Sun 20 Jun 10
Fri 16 - Sun 18 Jul 10 Fri 23 - Sun 25 Jul 10
Fri 6 - Sun 8 Aug 10 Fri 20 - Sun 22 Aug 10
Fri 10 - Sun 12 Sep 10 Fri 8 - Sun 10 Oct 10
2 people booking together deduct £10

 

INTRODUCTION TO LEADING

This course is ideal for anyone with seconding experience who wants to lead their first climb outdoors. Covering everything thing from route selection to the placement of protection under the watchful eye of our expert instructors. Ratio 1:2

DATES & COST

2 days £185     (£255 non residential)
Fri 23 - Sun 25 Apr 10
Fri 7- Sun 9 May 10
Fri 21- Sun 23 May 10 Fri 4 - Sun 6 Jun 10
Fri 18 - Sun 20 Jun 10 Fri 16 - Sun 18 Jul 10
Fri 23 - Sun 25 Jul 10 Fri 6 - Sun 8 Aug 10
Fri 20 - Sun 22 Aug 10 Fri 10 - Sun 12 Sep 10
Fri 8 - Sun 10 Oct 10 Fri 22 - Sun 24 Oct 10

2 people booking together deduct £10



BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Adventure Peaks is located in Ambleside making it an ideal base for you to explore and enjoy the Lake District whilst developing essential skills.

ACCOMMODATION

Courses are offered on a non-residential or bed and breakfast basis.  For residential courses, the accommodation is booked from the night of your arrival, with instruction starting the following morning.  Single room supplement may apply

INSTRUCTION

Course activities start from our Ambleside shop at 9.15am, finishing around 5pm except on the final day when you will finish around 4pm to take account of onward travel.  Please come prepared with appropriate equipment for all types of weather plus a packed lunch.  A full information sheet and equipment list is provided on booking.

ALTERNATIVE DATES
All courses can be run on alternative dates, please ask.

 

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