Rock Climbing

Rock Wall Training (F)

This is a one-day (6hrs min) course for those wishing to lead introductory and experiential climbing sessions on artificial rock walls. Any subsequent qualification will be specific to the wall or type of wall on which training takes pace.

Some prior rock climbing experience is required prior to training. Participants should have a good basic understanding of rope work, have completed around 10 recognised routes on 3 different natural crags and have around 10 hrs experience of climbing on the wall.

Applicants will be sent a rock wall scheme log book in which to record a summary of their experience.

Dates: To be arranged locally – contact Adventure Scotland.

Single Pitch Award (SPA) Training Course

This is the national award for rock climbers looking to organise introductory rock climbing activities. The award holder is able to lead group sessions on single pitch crags as defined by the scheme. This is a locally based non-residential course.

Anybody wishing to become involved in this scheme needs to register for the single Pitch Award with Mountain Leader Training Scotland (MLTS) Glenmore, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1QU. Tel: 01479 861248.

Dates: TBA
Price: £165.00

Single Pitch Award (SPA) Assessment Course

This is a weekend assessment of the skills developed throughout the above scheme (20 hours non-residential)

Dates: TBA
Price: £165.00