Our Courses for Women are a fantastic way for women to get physical, to face challenges, learn new skills. On these courses you are free to do all this on your own terms in a supportive and encouraging environment with other women.
The programme for each of the courses Climbing Week, Canoeing/Kayaking Week and Adventure Week is exactly the same as the general course, just without the guys around and with an all female instructor team. Please see dates below.
These courses are a week of escapism in the great outdoors, a break from the demands of your life. By getting involved in outdoor adventure you will gain greater determination 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.
Canoeing and Kayaking Week
Climbing Week
Adventure Week
Accommodation
Price, duration and dates
Group numbers are deliberately kept 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.
Get away from the office and spend your week messing about on the river and sea. A week of canoeing and kayaking will be exciting and demanding leaving you feeling invigorated and, we hope, inspired to carry on developing your new skills back home.
Each day we will be out on local tidal estuaries, rivers and the sea and will involve the following:
Canoeing
Learn the basic paddle stokes including the 'J' stroke to move silently through river valleys and watch wildlife. Explore the far reaches of beautiful and secluded rivers. Pack in the camping gear, stoves and some food for an overnight expedition and learn how to Bivvy under your canoe.
Canoes are stable, easy and fun for 2 people to paddle. You may wish to move onto the next level by learning to paddle 'solo' which requires much greater skill and technique.
Kayaking
Begin by experiencing how manoeuvrable a river kayak is, learn how to control it, to turn and paddle efficiently. You will be taken safely though the capsize drill so you feel confident, more importantly you will learn how to use your torso to balance yourself and use your whole body to control the boat.
Progress onto Surf Kayaking, feel the thrill and power of being in the surf, how to catch waves and ride them in.
Sea Kayaking; explore the stunning Cornish coastline by kayak, watch sea life, paddle under sea cliffs and have lunch on a secluded sandy beach.
Climbing Week
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.
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.
Develop new skills and break free from the treadmill. Boost your health and fitness with this invigorating week of adventure sports in the stunning setting of Dartmoor and the Cornish coast. The Adventure Week gives you a taste of all our activities in a fantastic full-on package.
The Adventure week starts on Sunday evening with the course introduction, allowing you time to settle in and join the rest of the group for an evening meal.
Days begin at 9am and will finish around 5pm except for expeditions.
Each day will involve one or two different activities from the following:
Climbing and Abseiling
Learn to climb and pit yourself against our hard Dartmoor granite. Climbing can be about sheer power and strength to get to the top, but more often its about balance, delicate moves and technique that will see you succeed.
Canoeing
Explore the far reaches of beautiful and secluded rivers, maybe pack in the camping gear for an overnight expedition.
Canoe-steering
A cross between coasterring and canoe and kayak exploration. Paddle out and explore Burgh island by boat, jump out of your boat, traverse rocks and cliffs, snorkel in the clear blue water, jump into the deep water.
Kayaking
Experience the manoeuvrability of a river kayak, learn to control it, have a go at an eskimo roll.
Surf Kayaking
Once you've had a go on flat water feel the thrill and power of the surf, one of the most exciting places to be in a kayak.
Dartmoor Adventure Treck
Learn map and compass skills to navigate yourself across the remote and hostile landscape of
Gorge Walking
A wet and wild experience - Scramble, jump, slide up the river through pools, over rocks and down shutes.
Tree Surfing
Try out our own, incredible tree top ropes course, built in beautiful broadleaved woodland, test your limits and get a natural high in a trail of zip wires, ladders, bridges and swings.
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Accommodation
This is a non-residential course, however we work closely with a number of local self catering and B&B's who we can recommend. We are happy to pick you up from your accommodation if you have travelled by public transport.
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Price: £350
Duration: 1 week
Dates: 21st - 25th May 2012
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