Rock Climbing: Two Day Introductory Course

Enter The Vertical World!

A photograph illustrating rock climbing with Adventure Out.This is is an excellent two day program for those of you who are just starting out climbing, or have been training on gym walls and are ready to start outdoor climbing.

Adventure Out has been conducting climbing courses in Western Australia since 1984. Our excellent safety record and the fact that the majority of participants go on to advanced courses stand as testimony to the quality and value of our rock climbing program. We are also the preferred trainers for the Climbing Association of Western Australia.

A photograph illustrating rock climbing with Adventure Out.The Introductory course is designed for those with little or no experience with rock climbing or rope-work. The focus of the two-day program is on developing your skills and confidence in setting up the safety systems (belay systems) associated with climbing, with considerable time spent on the rock developing personal climbing technique. We have a high instructor-to-participant ratio (1:4) which ensures that appropriate safety and quality supervision are maintained at all times.

Course Content

The program will cover:

  • Equipment used in rock climbing
  • Principles of movement on rock
  • Knots and rope management
  • Safety
  • Anchor points
  • Belay systems
  • Abseiling
  • Rock Climbing ethics
  • Environmental considerations

Rock Climbing notes will be provided to all participants. At the completion of the course you will have developed your personal climbing technique and should be confident in establishing top-rope belay systems and belaying another climber.

Location & Times

Location: Churchman Brook (Perth)
Meeting place: Car park at the top of Churchman Brook crag
Time:

  • Summer
    • 1st Nov – 31st Mar, 7am – 4pm
  • Winter
    • 1st Apr – 31st Oct, 8am – 4pm

Prices from Jan 1st 2010*

  • $395.00 per person
  • Group Discounts
    • 3–4 people: 5% discount ($375.00 pp)
    • 5+ people: 10% discount ($355.00 pp)

* All prices include GST

Upon booking, we require a 30% deposit to secure your place on the program. We require full payment 7 days prior to the program.

2010 Dates:

  • June 19–20
  • August 7–8
  • October 2–3

If you organise a group of 4 or more people Adventure Out can run the program on a date of your choice.

Adventure Out will provide

  • Experienced instructor/s
  • All rock climbing and abseiling equipment including climbing boots (please advise your boot size when booking)
  • First Aid Kits (1 per instructor)
  • $10 million Public Liability Insurance
  • Morning tea
  • Vehicle for instructor/equipment transport and emergency response as required

Please feel free to bring any items of personal rock climbing gear that you have.

This course requires a minimum of 3 participants to go ahead. Adventure Out reserves the right to cancel any program. Please refer to our Cancellation Policy.