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In to Outdoor Climbing Course

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Already confident belaying and tying knots indoors? Take the next step and bring your climbing skills outside with our professional, qualified instructors.

 

On this course, you’ll learn:

 

How to safely set up anchors for both top-rope and bottom-rope climbing outdoors

Essential crag etiquette and best practices for sharing outdoor climbing spaces responsibly

The equipment you need for sport and trad climbing, and how to use it effectively

Key differences between indoor and outdoor climbing, with plenty of hands-on practice at real crags

This course is ideal for climbers looking to transition from the gym to the rock with confidence, safety, and respect for the climbing environment.

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Course Format

 

Prerequisites:

Confident belaying (top rope or lead) indoors

Able to tie essential knots (e.g., figure 8 follow-through, stopper knot, clove hitch)

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Total Duration:  1  Day
Group Size: Max 12 participants
Location: Crag

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Foundations of Outdoor Climbing

 

Morning

 

  • Welcome & Safety Briefing

  • Outdoor hazards vs. Indoor environment

  • Risk awareness and decision making

  • Introduction to Outdoor Equipment

  • Harnesses, helmets, ropes (single vs. Half vs. Twin)

  • Quickdraws, slings, cord, carabiners, belay devices

  • Trad gear overview: nuts, cams, hexes



 

Afternoon

 

  • Building Anchors

  • Principles of anchor building (SERENE/ERNEST)

  • Natural vs. Artificial anchors

  • Equalisation and extension

  • Top-Rope Systems Outdoors

  • Setting up top-rope anchors safely

  • Rope management and edge protection

 

**Bottom-Rope

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Prices

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Prices start from £200 both days included

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