We believe that rock climbing is a great experience, which can give everyone a real boost to their self confidence and readiness to trust others, as well as having fun in the outdoors. Our courses are geared to individual needs and abilities. The following are some examples of courses we run. If you are interested, or want to discuss specific needs, do get in touch.

Rock Climbing in Southern Spain

7 day Sierra holiday
Designed for groups of 4 or 5 people, novice, intermediate or experienced. CDMS can provide you with a week of not to be forgotten climbing with a Spanish flavour.

We will collect you from Malaga airport and take you to 'Finca Montana', our mountain farmhouse. We provide you with full board, transport to the crag each day and any equipment or tuition you may need. Craggs within easy reach of Finca Montana include Motril, Velez, Pinos del Valle, Capileira and Loja.

Cost excluding airfaires and insurance £480


Beginners Rock Climbing in the Peak District

1 day introduction
The day includes:
i. How to climb Bouldering. The physical techniques of moving on rock.
ii. Basic ropework How to tie on and belay.
iii. Climbing with a rope and lowering back down.
iv. How the grading system works. Guidebooks. Choosing a climb.
v. Basic abseiling.

 

2 days in the Peak District spent learning the ropes!

Day 1 - as for the introductory day

Day 2
i. Choosing suitable climbs.
ii. The equipment used when leading.

iii. How to belay at the top.

iv. Leading and seconding.
v. Looking after the equipment
What we provide:
Any rock climbing equipment Tuition Insurance Transport from any agreed meeting point.
We can arrange accomodation to suit you or the needs of your group. In the UK this will usually be either bunkhouse / hostel style accomadation or B&B at the Bulls Head in Foolow. In Spain we can arrange a range of accomodation: self catering; B&B or in Hotel.
What you need to bring: Wind / waterproof clothing. Packed lunch and a drink / flask. Wear suitable clothing that allows you to move freely. Trainers or boots unless you have rock climbing shoes.
Cost.
• The cost for the 1 day course is £300. • The cost for the 2 day course is £500.
This can be shared by 4 people as our instructor to pupil ratio is a maximum of 1:4.

For further information or to make a booking, contact the CDMS activities office.

Vale Cottage Foolow Eyam Hope Valley Sheffield
tel. 01433 639368
e-mail

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