Course Details

Who is the course for?

The climbing taster session is for the complete novice, the slightly frightened, the sceptical, the unsure, groups of friends, family groups and children (accompanied by parents).

Where is it held?

Taster sessions will usually be held at The Big Depot, Leeds but can also be held at other climbing walls in the north of England by arrangement.

How long is the course?

A taster session is usually two-hours long, but depending on your group size and level of interest the session could be extended to as much as six hours (including breaks).

What does the course cover?

Depending on numbers and duration, the taster session aims to cover:

• Climbing wall activities
• Essential safety information
• Bouldering, top-roping and use of auto-belay machines
• Basic climbing technique
• An overview of essential knots, including tying in to your harness and belaying other climbers

What equipment is included?

You will need to provide: suitable clothing (in which you can move freely and which you don’t mind getting dirty or, although rarely, damaged); climbing shoes (available for hire at the wall).

We will provide: Harness, helmet, and all technical climbing hardware.

We will discuss an appropriate kit list when you book.