Rock One is the best known, most widely attended, two day entry level climbing course in Australia. This course is designed for participants with little or no previous outdoor climbing experience, it…
Rock One is the best known, most widely attended, two day entry level climbing course in Australia. This course is designed for participants with little or no previous outdoor climbing experience, it is also an excellent transition from indoor to outdoor climbing. Quite simply you will experience a lot of fine Blue Mountains climbing while undertaking world standard technical rock and rope skills training.
The weekend begins with instruction in the fundamentals of abseiling and basic rock climbing including:
The art of safe movement on rock;
Using climbing equipment;
Efficient use of holds;
Rope handling;
Tying knots;
Belay anchors;
Correct belay technique;
How to use various footholds and handholds;
Abseiling;
Many other climbing techniques;
On this course you’ll also learn to select and use the latest in modern Abseiling and Rock Climbing equipment. Throughout the first day your instructors will accompany you on a special selection of graduated climbs.
The second day of the course is devoted solely to the simple joys of climbing, with your instructor aiming to take you on as many varied climbs as possible. The object will be to learn and develop your skills and techniques as you climb!
