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Fancy some progression in developing your lead climbing skills in Trad then this course will suit you to a T.
£275 For 1 & £300 For 2
Trad Climbing Progression Course
| Duration | 1 day |
| Group Size | 1-4 |
| Difficulty | variable |
| Season Of The Year | spring, summer, autumn |
| Minimum Age | 12 |
| Meeting Place | Kingussie Golf Course Car Park 10:00 |
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Trad Climbing Progression Course Information
Trad Climbing Progression Course
The one-day trad climbing progression course in the Cairngorms, Scotland, is designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge to progress in their trad climbing journey. The course will be led by experienced climbing instructors, who will provide theoretical and practical instruction on equipment selection and placement, route planning, communication with partners, and leading routes, building anchors, and gear placement. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their skills on longer, more complex routes in the stunning Cairngorms setting. By the end of the day, participants will have gained valuable experience and confidence in trad climbing in the Cairngorms, making it an ideal investment for climbers of all levels looking to explore this beautiful region while progressing in their climbing journey.
Trad Climbing Progression Course Itinerary
The one-day trad climbing progression course in the Cairngorms, Scotland, will provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge to progress in their trad climbing journey. The morning will be dedicated to equipment selection and placement, route planning, and communication with partners, followed by a practical session where participants will learn to lead routes, build anchors, and make decisions on gear placement. In the afternoon, participants will have the opportunity to put their skills into practice by climbing on longer, more complex routes. The course will be led by experienced climbing instructors, who will provide expert guidance and support throughout the program, offering tips and tricks specific to the Cairngorms. By the end of the day, participants will have gained valuable experience and confidence in trad climbing, making this an ideal course for those looking to progress in their climbing journey.
We are proud to recommend local accommodation options within the area for people when you are up for your Trad Climbing Progression Course:
Aviemore:
Youth Hostel A budget friendly option for people.
Coylumbridge Hotel Aviemroe – good for groups and families alike.
Premier Inn – always a good shout.
Rothiemurchus Campsite – situated in the stunning forest, this is a beautiful budget friendly option.
Glenmore Campsite – situated at Scotland’s highest beach, Loch Morlich has phenomenal views across to Cairngorm Mountain.
Newtonmore & Surrounding Areas:
https://www.wherestagsroar.co.uk/ award winning accommodation in the Highlands – perfect to stay at while up on an outdoor adventure.
Invernahavon Caravan Park – a bit quieter than the others as it is a little further away from the hustle and bustle of Aviemore.
Dalraddy Holiday Park – a family and dog friendly campsite.
Participating in a one-day trad climbing progression course in the Cairngorms, Scotland, is highly recommended for climbers of all levels. The Cairngorms offer some of the most spectacular trad climbing routes in the world, and the course provides the opportunity to learn from experienced climbing instructors in a unique and stunning setting. The course will equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to progress in their trad climbing journey, including equipment selection and placement, route planning, communication with partners, and practical sessions on leading routes, building anchors, and gear placement. By the end of the day, participants will have gained valuable experience and confidence in trad climbing in the Cairngorms, making this an ideal investment for anyone looking to explore this beautiful region while progressing in their climbing journey.
We pride ourselves on providing as much kit as possible for you. However, the list below is what we recommend you should bring to your Trad Climbing Progression Course:
- Travel insurance. (We are insured for all our trips, but we recommend everyone has their own travel insurance as well.)
- Transportation to the venue. (We may be able to help with this though – if you need transportation please drop us an enquiry and we can see what we can do to help.)
- Lunch, water.
- Personal medication
- Sun cream, midge net
- Waterproofs (it is Scotland after all)
- Climbing shoes.
Here at Highland Outdoor Adventures, we pride ourselves on providing as much as we can but you are welcome to bring your own equipment if you do prefer. The list below is what we provide you with on the day.
- All instruction.
- Helmets
- Ropes
- Harness
- Helmets
- All Technical Climbing Gear
- All first aid and safety equipment.
- Photographs of the day provided for you at no extra cost! If the weather is good we will have a DSLR professional camera so we can take photos and videos of your adventure and you can look back at the day for years to come. If the weather is less favourable we will bring a GoPro (as it is waterproof) so we will still be able to take photos for you.
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Trad Climbing Progression Course Meeting Place
- Rock Climbing in Aviemore, Cairngorms, Scotland
Please look out for the van branded with our logo’s on all sides. We will always get there early and try to park up prominently for you to see us.
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