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Try Climbing Outdoors

Lake District - Level 1 : Instructional Course

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Try Climbing Outdoors

Lake District - Level 1 : Instructional Course

Come and try outdoor rock climbing for the first time, in a safe and fun learning environment here in the beautiful Lake District

We offer a great, fun introduction to outdoor rock climbing, here in the Lake District tailored to each individual or small group, where you'll learn all the basic skills and understand that outdoor climbing can be safe if managed correctly. A couple of days instruction can also be a great 'next step' towards our Summits and Skills 4000m Course in the Alps.

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Course Highlights

Try climbing outdoors for the first time here in the Lake District

Learn the basic rock climbing skills in a fun and safe environment

Days and weekends tailored to suit individuals or groups

Expert instruction and coaching from experienced ISM Guides

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Is This Course For Me?

If you've ever thought about giving outdoor rock climbing a try, then the Lake District is a fantastic place to start. We'll start from the very beginning and work up to a standard that fits your level of ability, as we progress through a day or weekend. We don't advertise dates but offer these days and weekends to you.

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Learning to Climbing Outdoors

Skills covered on the course include:

  • Fun introduction to climbing outdoors
  • Enjoy the beautiful Lake District
  • General crag safety
  • Putting on a harness and helmet
  • Tying onto a climbing rope
  • Learning how to mange the climbing rope safely
  • Coaching in your personnal climbing technique
  • Next step - how to develop your rock climbing after the course

Course Dates & Booking

Please call +44 (0) 1539 721561 for availability

Meet the Team

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Paolo Intropido

IFMGA Italian Mountain Guide

Born in NW Italy in a region surrounded by mountains, Paolo started to ski and trek as a kid, always wanting to explore 'beyond the next hill'.

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Max Cole

Max Cole

IFMGA British Mountain Guide

Max has been rock climbing, mountaineering and skiing for over forty years. He has climbed in New Zealand, Yosemite, Morocco, Norway and extensively throughout the European alps and within the U.K.

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Neil Hitchings

IFMGA Mountain Guide

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Matt Stygall

IFMGA British Mountain Guide

Originally from the flatland of Norfolk, Matt soon escaped to the highlands of Scotland, to cut his teeth on the Scottish winter climbing scene there. He then worked full time at Plas Y Brenin in North Wales…

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Steve Monks

IFMGA British Mountain Guide

​A well known international climber, Steve has climbed and explored all over the world.

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Vital Information

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Testimonials For ISM

Thank for an amazing couple of weeks! Matt and Stu were fantastic. I learned so much but also had a lot of fun. I have come home feeling like a proper mountaineer, having made some great new friends and with some unforgettable memories. I plan to come back next year!

Tim

Thanks for a great week, in some pretty challenging and extreme conditions. Thanks for keeping us safe, teaching us loads, and being all round fantastic fun. I'd look forward to coming on another trip with you guiding.

Steve

This was a fantastic trip. Paolo was excellent. The accommodation great. All helped along by wall to wall sunshine, stunning arctic scenery and some superb snow, so no problems as far as I'm concerned.

Steve (2017)

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