Is This Course For You?
This course is for you if you are already placing your own gear and lead climbing on single or multi-pitch routes and wanting to develop your technical skills to be able to avoid problems and deal with them if they do arise.
This course is for you if you are already placing your own gear and lead climbing on single or multi-pitch routes and wanting to develop your technical skills to be able to avoid problems and deal with them if they do arise.
Ninety nine percent of the time everything is fine – this course aims to give you the tools and knowledge for that rare occasion when things haven’t gone to plan.
This is a vast subject with many variables.
This is a technical skills-based course and whilst we will try and get some climbing done it won’t be our main focus.
All our courses are tailor made to your needs, so it doesn’t matter if you are completely new to problem solving and self-rescue or already have some knowledge, you’ll learn plenty and grow in confidence and ability.
Choose from a single day up to a full week depending on how much time you have available.
During the course we aim to equip you with several skills that can then be applied in different scenarios. We aim to include the following:
All our courses are tailor made to your needs, so we don’t have a set itinerary.
The main areas we work in are the Peak District, North Yorkshire and the Dales and the Lake District but we are happy to travel further afield to work with you to help you achieve your aims.
Venues will be selected in discussion with you so that you can get the most out of your time with us.
Contact us to find out more.
All our courses are tailor made to your needs, so it doesn’t matter if you are completely new to problem solving and self rescue or already have some knowledge, you’ll learn plenty and grow in confidence and ability.
Choose from a single day up to a full week depending on how much time you have available.
£250 per day – maximum of 2 people.
We can run this course at any time of year on dates to suit you.
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Climbing Harness - Standard
These are available to hire for a small fee – please enquire.
Climbing Helmet
You only have one head - best to look after it. Make sure you can wear a beanie/woolly hat under your climbing helmet
Climbing Shoes
These are not essential and you could wear trainers, however, a pair of well fitting climbing shoes will improve your performance and allow you to get the most out of your course.
Clothing
Climbing venues can often be exposed and windy so please make sure you bring sufficient layers to keep warm. Clothing worn for climbing should not restrict your movement. We suggest a long-sleeved base layer with a t-shirt and fleece layer as a minimum. Something quick drying for the legs - not jeans or heavy tracksuit bottoms.
Footwear
Please make sure you have suitable footwear for walking into any climbing venues. For venues close to the road, a pair of trainers, trekking or approach shoes will normally suffice. If the venue is further afield or a mountain crag then a lightweight pair of walking boots or a good approach shoe will be better – please ask in advance if you are not sure.
Gloves
A lightweight windproof pair of gloves for wearing on a daily basis as required.
Personal First Aid Kit
This should include suncream, lip balm, blister plasters (compeed), plasters, painkillers and any prescription medicines, insect repellant etc.
Sunglasses
For general eye protection, wearing whilst trekking or on glaciers if applicable to your trip – for wearing on glaciers sunglasses need to be Category 4 and be close fitting or have side protection.
Warm Layer
This can be a fleece jumper, fleece jacket or lightweight duvet/insulated jacket.
Waterproof Jacket
Hard shell jacket ideally this will be waterproof and breathable (GoreTex or equivalent) and it will have a hood.
Waterproof Trousers
Ideally they should be windproof and breathable (Gore Tex or equivalent) and with full or ¾ length side zips.
Woolly hat
To keep your head warm - Ideally a hat that will cover your ears too and fit under a climbing helmet.
Camera
Make sure you have spare batteries or the means to re-charge.
Mobile Phone
You may want to use you phone as a camera. On our overseas trips signal is often limited or non-existent so making calls or sending texts may not be possible - see FAQs for trip specific info.
Small Stainless Steel Flask
Useful for hot drinks during the day/night
Booking Confirmation
This will be sent to you aproximately 10 days before departure
We are yet to determine the average CO2 emissions per person for our Problem solving & Self Rescue courses.
Trekking and mountaineering trips such as this are low carbon in comparison to other forms of travel and activities. That said though, we are working hard to understand exactly what the carbon emissions are for all our products. By the end of 2024 we hope to have measured everything we do and have a good understanding of all the individual carbon footprints. This will then act as a starting point for us to take action to reduce our emissions to as low as reasonably practicable and drive towards net zero.
No, unfortunately we don’t currently provide equipment for hire but can recommend Expedition Kit Hire.
A deposit of 25% of the total cost of the trip/course is payable at the time of booking and the balance is due 8 weeks before the departure date. If the booking takes place less than 8 weeks before departure, then the full amount is due at the time of booking. If you would like to discuss payment options, then please get in touch.
A comprehensive list of clothing and equipment required for your trip can be found by visiting the ‘Kit List” tab on the relevant experience.
Please refer to our Booking Conditions which can be found here. Alternatively, please feel free to contact a member of the team.
Can’t see what you are looking for? All our trips can be customised to meet your needs so, if you need bespoke dates, want to add extra days, or modify the itinerary then please just let us know – we will be happy to help.