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Learn to Climb - 2 Evenings

Learn to Climb - 2 Evenings

Who is this recommended for?

This course is recommended for those who want to learn the fundamentals of climbing and how to stay safe in a climbing wall. The course covers all the basics you will need to be able to climb unsupervised in an indoor climbing wall.

Although you need to be over 18-years-old to subscribe to L2C don’t miss out if you’re not yet 18-years-old, Youth Learn 2 Climb is available for you.

 What does this course cover?

The course covers:

  • How to fit and wear a harness correctly
  • How to tie and use a suitable knot
  • Route selection basics
  • Belaying and lowering technique, plus how to catch a fall
  • Simple bouldering awareness
  • How to safely use auto belays

 How much?

The £75.00 course fee includes all tuition and kit hire plus wall membership (approx. £20.00) to make climbing at The Lock even easier.

Need to know

The course is six hours long and takes place across two Thursday evenings.

Click on the highlighted date that suits you best and add your details.

Each Learn 2 Climb session starts at 7.00pm and finishes at 10.00pm

There is small coffee shop on-site for light snacks and drinks.

All equipment is provided by the wall - harness, helmet, shoes, belay device and rope.

Parking is limited at The Wall but there’s room for free at the Moorhen Pub and Marina, just a short walk from The Wall.

Wear comfortable, active clothing. If it’s cold we recommend wearing a few layers, you can always lose the layers as you warm up.

This is a practical course and you will be required to climb.

 What will I be able to do once I’ve completed this course?

Once completed, you’ll be able to register at The Lock Climbing as an unsupervised climber, giving you the freedom to climb at your leisure, either top roping, bouldering or using the auto belays.

Not convinced this is the right course for you?

If you’ve climbed before and just need a refresh, try our refresher course.

If you’d like to smash out the course in one day the try Learn 2 Climb on Sundays.

If you’re not sure whether you want to fully commit, why not give our taster session a go to see if climbing is for you.

Contact

Contact the team Thelock@essexoutdoors.com or 01279 620270 if you have any queries or concerns regarding the course booking.

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