Spend a week learning to climb on Dartmoor and the stunning Cornish sea cliffs. It will be a physically and mentally challenging experience that will not only develop your climbing skills but your confidence and sense of achievement too.

This week is escapism in the great outdoors, a break from the demands of your life. By getting involved in outdoor adventure you will gain greater detemintaion and confidence through facing new kinds of challenges; you will feel healthier and fitter by being active and by filling your lungs with lots of clean fresh air; you will be giving your self the time to try new experiences which may kick start your life.

Group numbers are kept deliberately small and the programme flexible so that where possible we can tailor the week to suit participants. The week is ideal for absolute beginners and for people with some experience who want to build their confidence.

We have a rich variety of climbing venues across Dartmoor and along the Cornish coast and will be outside everyday.

Your climbing will progress from learning basic techniques in movement and holds to testing yourself on more challenging routes. Power and strength can get you to the top of a climb but it is balance, flexibility and focus that will advance your climbing.

We will introduce the fundamentals in belaying, rope work and safety. By the end of the week you will have been introduced to the principles of setting anchors, route finding, single and multi-pitch climbing. You will also be guided on choosing your own equipment and how to move forward with climbing back home.

The course starts on Sunday evening with the course introduction, allowing you time to settle into River Camp and join the rest of the group for an evening meal.

Days begin at 9am and will finish around 5pm.

Food

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be freshly prepared by your camp chef, using locally sourced food for simple hearty and plentiful meals.

Price: £395

Duration: 1 week

Dates:

10th to 15th May 2009