ROCK CLIMBING
Crag 2 Mountain are approved providers of the nationally accredited Mountain Training Rock Skills scheme.
Crag 2 Mountain also offer Rope Rigging Skills Course, Climbers Improvised Rescue Courses, Learn To Lead Courses & Guided Climbing Courses.
These Courses are available across the UK and can be arranged on a bespoke basis with your own instructor on dates to suit.
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WHO IS IT FOR?​
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For people wanting to rig outdoors climbs.
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This course is ideal for those with some outdoors experience, not yet ready to lead climb outdoors but wanting to get out climbing safely and independently.
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This is an ideal step for those working towards Rock Climbing Instructor Training.
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Also, this course is great for parents of children that wish to pursue climbing outdoors safely.
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Age:
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Minimum age is 14 years old and there is no maximum.
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Experience required:
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Experience is not essential however, it would be useful to have a basic understanding of traditional rock climbing gear (or attend a Rock Skills Interaction Course or Rock Climbing Development course).
COURSE DETAILS
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Contact time:
1 day course.
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Group size:
Max. 6 people
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Course content:
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Choosing a suitable rack and understanding of climbing equipment.
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​Selecting anchors and gear placement
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Building anchors and joining protection
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Rigging Top & Botton ropes
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Keeping yourself safe
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Selecting routes
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Understanding related safety and potential hazards.
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Location :
Dewstone, Dartmoor
COURSE OUTCOMES
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To have an understanding of what Top rope & Bottom rope systems involve.
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Understanding how to select and place protection.
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Be able to build anchors.
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To know how to set up Top & Bottom ropes to be climbed.
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To know how to work safely around the crag.
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Progression form this course varies dependent on personal objectives. Please ask for advice.
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Rock Climbing Instructing qualification
ROPE RIGGING SKILLS COURSE ​
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This course is ideal for anyone wanting to set up climbs outdoor safely.
WHO IS IT FOR?​
Progressing onto leading trad climbing routes. ​
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This course is ideal for those with some experience of seconding trad climbs and have experienced outdoors climbing.
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This is an ideal step for those working towards Rock Climbing Instructor Training.
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Great for people wanted to become more independent in their climbing.
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Age:
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Minimum age is 14 years old and there is no maximum.
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Experience required:
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Experience of climbing outdoors and seconding routes is essential.
Experience of leading indoors climbs is nonessential but is recommended.
COURSE DETAILS​
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Contact time:
Recommended 2 days but can be arranged to suit your requirements.
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Group size:
Max. 2 people per instructor
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Course content:
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​Selecting anchors
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Building belays
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Gear selection and placements
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Climbing movement
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Belaying your second and leader
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Lead climbs
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Guidebooks and route selection
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Understanding related safety and potential hazards.
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Location :
Various locations available.​
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COURSE OUTCOMES ​
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To have gain experience trad climbing throughout the course.
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Be in a stronger position to lead trad routes on rock, using appropriate technique and safe practice.
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To be confident lead belaying a climber.
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LEARN TO LEAD COURSES
This course is ideal for those who have seconded climbs and would like to lead climb traditional (trad).
WHO IS IT FOR?​
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For people wanting to learn to lead traditional rock climbs.
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This is an intensive course so is ideal for people looking to develop their skills, including rescues knowledge and multi-pitch climbing.
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This is an ideal step for those working towards Rock Climbing Instructor Training.
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Age:
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Minimum age is 14 years old and there is no maximum.
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Experience required:
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Experience of climbing outdoors, ideally having seconded trad routes.
Must be happy with basic skills such as belaying and tying in.
COURSE DETAILS
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Contact time:
5 day course.
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Group size:
Max. 2 people
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Course content:
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​Selecting an appropriate climbing rack
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Selecting and placing gear safely
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Climbing movement skills
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Building belays
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Improvised self rescues
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guidbook interpretation
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multi-pitch climbing
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Understanding related safety and potential hazards.
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Location :
Various location including Dartmoor and Cornwall
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COURSE OUTCOMES
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To be in a good position to lead trad routes independently.
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Understanding how to select and place protection.
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To be able to lead belay a climber.​
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To be in a good position to abseil independently.
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To have experienced multi-pitch climbs.
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To have an understanding of personal rescues.
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To know how to work safely around the crag.
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Progression form this course varies dependent on personal objectives. Please ask for advice.
5 DAY TRAD DEVELOPMENT COURSE
An intensive course ideal for those who have seconded rock climbs and would like to lead climb traditional (trad).
WHO IS IT FOR?
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For people wanting to learn rescues in a multi-pitch environment.
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This course is ideal for those who lead climb and would like to know how to solve problems that could occur and how to prevent problems.
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This is an ideal step for those working towards Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Award.
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Age:
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Minimum age is 16 years old and there is no maximum.
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Experience required:
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Must be comfortable lead climbing and have a good understanding of standard belay systems and rope work.
COURSE DETAILS
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Contact time:
1 day course.
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Group size:
Max. 2 people
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Course content:
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To learn the basic essential rope work skills fundamental to improvised rescue.
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​Carry out various rescue scenarios.
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Look at problems in a multi-pitch terrain
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Understanding related safety and potential hazards.
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Location :
Dewstone, Dartmoor
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COURSE OUTCOMES
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To have an understanding of a skills required for self rescue in a multi-pitch environment.
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To understand how to best prevent problems occurring.
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To know how to work safely around the crag.
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Progression form this course varies dependent on personal objectives. Please ask for advice.
CLIMBERS IMPROVISED SELF RESCUE COURSE
Ever wondered what you would do if things don't go as expected? This course is great to give you a solution to those "what if" questions.
WHO IS IT FOR?
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For people wanting to take their climbing to the next level.
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This course is ideal for those who want to be guided up multi-pitch routes or those looking to lead climb in more serious terrain.
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This is ideal for those wanting to climb on sea cliff and mountain routes.
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Age:
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Minimum age is 14 years old and there is no maximum.
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Experience required:
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Experience having climbed outdoors rock climbs in a single pitch environment.
COURSE DETAILS
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Contact time:
Bespoke arrange to suit your requirements.
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Group size:
Max. 2 people
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Course content:
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This course can be arranged on a bespoke basis.
This can cover learnign to lead in a multi-pitch environment.
The day could be a guided day with your instructor taking you up multi-pitch routes.
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Location :
Dewstone, Dartmoor
Cornwall
Lake District
Snowdonia
COURSE OUTCOMES
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Outcomes will depend on your goals and desires. Your instructor will tailor the day to best suit your objectives.
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Progression form this course varies dependent on personal objectives. Please ask for advice.