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Preparation |
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Fitness preparation
Choose and carry appropriate gear |
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Movement on rock |
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Follow a minimum 3 climbs, minimum 30 metres total, recommended up
to grade of very difficult.
Identify the features climbed.
Identify the techniques used.
Use appropriate climbing calls
Abseil 10 - 20 metres with safety rope |
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Rope techniques |
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Tie double figure of eight knot.
Tie into harness, Use a belay plate.
Coil a rope, Use a screw gate karabiner. |
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Knowledge, and care, of equipment |
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Rope, helmet, harness, slings, belay plates, descenders,
guidebook, karabiners. |
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Climbing theory |
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Rock types, features, anchors.
Climbing techniques. |
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Safety |
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Check condition of gear.
Personal limitations.
Health and Fitness, Safe behaviour. |
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Other aspects |
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Development of the sport, Ethics.
Consideration for others, Information sources.
Further learning. |
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This programme is designed for
people who would like grounding in rock climbing
skills. |
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There are no prerequisites other
than a reasonable level of health and fitness
and an enthusiasm to learn about climbing. |
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Useful safety information. |
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Practically timetabled. |
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Based at indoor walls in the colder
months. |
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All specialist gear provided. |
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This is a 2 day course based around
North Antrim. |
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