Course outline

Day 1: Typical venue would be Morro slabs 9am to 5pm

• Equipment overview
• Knots and rope safety
• Rappeling and climbing techniques
• Anchor building
• Introduction to setting up a top rope

Day 2: Typical venue would be the Rock Gardens 9am to 5pm

• Setting up top ropes
• Guarding against pendulum falls
• Protecting your belayer
• Lead climbing demonstration

Course cost

$1200 +gst for up to 6 participants

Course dates

Courses can be scheduled from May to October.

General info

This is a 2 day course designed to give you the skills you need to comfortably get out on your own.

Equipment list

Equipment list for day rock climbing

• Daypack large enough for spare clothing, lunch, climbing equipment
• Lunch and water
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Rain gear
• Clothing suitable for the weather (long pants help protect the knees while climbing)
• Footwear for hiking
• I can provide rock shoes, harness, helmet and all technical climbing equipment
• You will need to pick up rock shoes from Gravity Gear the day before the course