Rock Climbing Courses for Adults & Families
Based on the Kent and Sussex Border, near Tunbridge Wells, one off and six week courses introducing Rock Climbing on Southern Sandstone. Join a qualified and experienced instructor for a professional, safe and enjoyable day out.
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20th and 21st July Don't Miss it ! |
- Taster Session
- Six Week Introduction Course
- Two Day Introduction Course
- Personal Training
- Family Courses
- Away Trips
- Over 55's New Course for 2009 !
- Abseiling
- Team Building
- Refresher Course
- Technical Movement Skills Course New !
- Gift Vouchers
- Equipment
| THIS SUNDAY - HALF PRICE TASTER - ONLY £25 ! You will love it !! |
| Join us for our Portland weekend trip, September 12th and 13th. Book Now ! |
IMPORTANT: Not sure which course but want to know more ? No problem, just give Sarah a call and chat over the options.
Young or Old ? It doesn't matter ! Climbing is for EVERYONE ! You don't need to be super-fit ! It's great for fitness and tones the body. It's good for mental relaxation. It will take you to places you didn't know existed. It's Addictive. It's Sociable. It's Fun !
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Taster Session (3 hours)
Experience Rock Climbing at Harrison’s Rocks (Near Tunbridge Wel
ls) in a relaxed but safe environment. We will warm up with some scrambling. This involves crawling through caves and learning to move on small rocks without ropes. We will then advance on to some roped rock climbs. As far as route choice, equipment and knots are concerned, your instructorwill do most of the thinking for you so that you can relax and enjoy your climbing. You will enjoy this session and if you would like to learn more about equipment and rope work as well as advancing your climbing skills, then please join us in anIntroduction to Rock Climbing Course (6 weeks).
The next set of course dates are:
- Sunday 5th July 2009 (10 am- 1pm)
- Saturday 5th September 2009 (10 am- 1pm)
- Sunday 4th October 2009 (10 am- 1pm)
- Saturday 31st October 2009 (10 am- 1pm)
Six Week Course
This course is based at Harrison’s Rocks (near Tunbridge Wells) but also includes other venues locally.
Come along each week and experience scrambling, rock climbing, abseiling and an artificial wall climb.
As well as learning to climb effectively, we will talk about appropriate footwear and equipment. You will learn how to tie knotsfor climbing and how to safely set up ropes. We will also discuss environmental issues of Southern Sandstone and good climbing practice.
On successful completion of this course you will be awarded a certificate of proficiency to show that you can confidently set your own equipment well enough to climb on Southern Sandstone without an instructor.
If the above courses are not suited to your requirements, you might like to design your own course or climbing session.
The next set of course dates are:
- Monday mornings, (9.30am - 12pm) from 8th June to 13th July
- Wednesday evenings, (7pm-9.30) from 10th June to 15th July
- Friday Mornings, (9.30 - 12pm) from 11th September to 16th October
Two Day Course
Learn to Rock Climb in a weekend? Well, the technique comes with practise, but you can certainly learn the basics in two days.
We will talk about appropriate footwear and equipment. You will learn how to tie knots for climbing and how to safely set up ropes. We will also discuss environmental issues of Southern Sandstone and good climbing practice.
On successful completion of this course you will be awarded a certificate of proficiency to show that you can confidently set your own equipment well enough to climb on Southern Sandstone without an instructor.
If the above courses are not suited to your requirements, you might like to design your own course or climbing session.
The next set of course dates are:
- 20th - 21st July 2009 (Monday&Tuesday)
- 14th - 15th September 2009 (Monday&Tuesday)
- 14th - 15th October 2009 (Wednesday&Thursday)
- 9th - 10th November 2009 (Monday&Tuesday)
Personal Training
Everyone has a different set of goals when they start climbing and we endeavour to help you achieve those goals. A bespoke climbing programme is designed for every client, which reflects those varied requirements.
Please phone to discuss this.
Family Days Out
Bring the family along for a day or a half day's climbing. You will you have a memorable experience you will always look back on. If you w
ould like your children to take up the sport further, then you can learn how to teach them.
These courses are your own private session and you can bring the whole family. Courses will be tailored to the requirments of your family.
Abseiling
Ever fancied abseiling down a tower? Well now is your chance ! These sessions are usually for one hour and are carried out on a purpose built abseiling tower.
Want to raise money for charity? Abseil down your office building or local church ! This can be arranged, please give Sarah a call for further information.
Team Building
Rock climbing provides projects to give your team a mission to achieve both personally and working together. It gives a confidence boost facing real challenges and proves to gain trust amongst colleagues.
To find out more contact Sarah.
Refresher Course
If you need to brush up your skills or boost your confidence, having already done a bit of climbing, then this is the course for you ! These are usually one day courses where you can practise your climbing skills with supervision.
The next set of course dates are:
- (Watch this space !)
Technical Movement Skills
This course is designed specifically to look at technical climbing skills and ways in which you can improve your climbing.
Dates are coming soon, please email me if you are interested in this course.
Introduction to climbing in the Peak District, North Wales, Dartmoor and the sea cliffs of Portland Bill !
If you live in the South East, have been on an Introductory Course (and/or have previous climbing experience) and would like a weekend introduction to rock climbing in the Peak District, Dartmoor, North Wales or Portland, then this is the course for you. We will leave from Tunbridge Wells on Friday evening, returning on Sunday evening. Transport, basic accommodation, packed lunches and all climbing equipment will be provided. Places are limited, and these away trips are extremely popular, so please book early.
The next set of course dates are:
Peak District
- Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July (leaving on the evening of Friday 17th)
Portland
- Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September (leaving on the evening of Friday 11th)
Over 55's only ! New Course for 2009 !
Young at heart but worried you might not keep the pace of the younger candidates ? Well this is the course for you. It goes over all same things that the other beginners courses go through, but at a more suitable pace ! Climbing is a sport for all ages, so give it a go ! Give Sarah a call for more information.
Gift Vouchers
If you would like to send a friend you can buy them a gift experience for any occasion. Contact Sarah if you would like to purchase a gift voucher.
Equipment
If you would like to purchase climbing equipment please Contact Sarah for competitive prices.
