Basic rock climbing training: top belaying
From the bouldering hall to the rocks - your first step towards rope climbing
Have you been bouldering, but would like to know how to climb higher walls? Have you ever learned to belay, but would like to refresh your knowledge before new adventures? We have the perfect course for you!
During the one-day training, we will learn to climb with top protection (top rope climbing), we talk about safety and equipment for both indoor and outdoor climbing, and we go over the ABCs of rock climbing. One of the goals of the training is to acquire the skills to climb on real rocks with more experienced companions, so we also discuss the specifics of rock routes compared to indoor walls. We focus primarily on sport climbing.
The training is open to complete beginners, boulderers, and those who want to consolidate previously learned skills. The training is practical in nature - we will immediately get our hands dirty and try everything out. We will climb on an 8,5 m high indoor wall in the Tartu University Sports Hall, but you don't have to be afraid of bone-breaking athletic effort for the time being.
After completing the top-down security training, you can take the follow-up training in bottom-up security (lead climbing) to learn what is necessary for completely independent climbing: the training will take place on September 10th in Tartu (see hereHowever, completing both training courses sequentially is only recommended for those interested in climbing with prior climbing experience, as climbing with a belay device already requires controlled and confident climbing.
In addition, those who complete the training will receive a 5% discount on the rock climbing trip taking place from September 17th to 22nd. Crag Express: Jura, Poland (NB! Different discounts cannot be combined).
Event overview
Event type: rock climbing training
Event time: 09.09.2023 (Saturday) 11.00-16.00
Location: Tartu University Academic Sports Club (TÜASK) climbing wall
Group size: up to 15 participants
Our team: Hans Vellama
Participation fee: €50
Training plan and topics
We will gather at 11.00:XNUMX at the TÜASK climbing wall.
Arrival and introduction
Introduction to the necessary equipment: from rope to carabiners
Safety on the climbing wall
Learning knots and top-down security
Climbing on a wall with top protection
Snack break
Climbing Technique ABC
Rock climbing specifics: from rope bags to station types
The training ends at approximately 16.00:XNUMX PM.
Participation fee
PARTICIPATION FEE
The participation fee is 50€ and includes:
Use of special equipment in training
Using the climbing wall
Training organization and supervision
Learning materials after completing the training
Certificate of completion of training
5% discount Crag Express for a trip to Poland
PARTICIPATION FEE REFUND CONDITIONS
If you cancel your participation, you can get a refund of the participation fee up to 06.09.2023; after that, the participation fee is non-refundable. If you cannot come to the event, please write to hans@elamuspluss.ee.
Equipment
Clothing and footwear
The training takes place indoors. Clothing should be sporty. Long pants or at least sports pants that extend above the knee are preferable to avoid knee injuries when climbing the wall. You can also bring a sweatshirt. Long hair must be tied back during the training. Leave excess items that could get caught somewhere or fall out of your pocket at home or in your sports bag (e.g. rings, necklaces, keys, phone). There are lockable lockers in the changing room, but you can also take your sports bag into the hall. TÜASK is not responsible for items left in the locker. There are washing facilities and a toilet.
Suitable footwear is clean sports shoes (free training/running shoes); there is also a limited number of climbing shoes for shared use on site. Outdoor shoes are not allowed in the athletics hall.
Food and drink
Bring a water bottle (you can fill it in the cloakroom). The training lasts about 5 hours, so you can bring snacks if you wish.
Special equipment
We provide special equipment for climbing and rope work. If you have your own equipment, you can bring: climbing shoes, climbing harness, safety gear, carabiners, talcum powder and a talcum powder bag. A helmet is not required.
Where to come?
On the training day, come to the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club, located at Ujula st 4, TartuThere is a large parking lot in front of the house where you can leave your car (free parking on weekends). It is worth arriving 10-15 minutes early so that you can reach the climbing wall by 11.00:XNUMX.
Tell the administrator that you came for a rock climbing training. Entrance will be based on a list of those registered for the training. The administrator will give you a key to the changing room, where you can leave your outerwear and change clothes.
The climbing wall is located in the back corner of the athletics hall. The athletics hall is located to the right of the administrators' desk as you enter. As you enter the athletics hall, you will notice the climbing wall in the back corner - meet us there.
Registration for training
To register, click on the “register for the training here” button and fill out the form that opens. After registration, we will send you an invoice for payment of the participation fee.
