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It is difficult to train for the outdoors in London. Primrose and Notting Hill don’t quite push the comfort zone. However, a lot can be achieved at the indoor climbing wall. You can learn about the equipment, begin to deal with any fear of heights and tackle gravity in a safe, controlled environment. It is one of the best ways to start preparing, and believing, in your outdoor goal.
Our approach is slightly different. While our focus is to get you up to speed on climbing and equipment, we also believe that, through climbing, you can learn a ton about yourself. With all your senses awakened by the act of climbing, certain inevitable questions arise. Are you restrained by self-limiting beliefs? How do you replace negative thoughts by Opposition Thinking? How important is getting to the top and does this affect your approach, what are you missing on the journey by being so focused on the outcome? How important is trust? Do you hate failing? All these issues are woven into the Because It’s There course.
Primary Objectives
Getting you:
- focused on your goal
- used to wearing, understanding and using your equipment
- used to moving efficiently in awkward situations
- used to exposure
- building climbing strength and stamina
- preparing you to move safely and confidently in the mountains
- preparing you to take an active role in your trip
Measured outcome
At the end of 3 sessions, you should have achieved the following:
- pass the Westway Centre proficiency test enabling you to use the climbing wall independently. This means knowing how to put on the harness correctly, knowing how to tie in safely and correct belaying techniques
- basic competence in rope work
- be more confident on steep ground
- climbed at least grade 5+ indoor climbing route on bottom rope
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