Klettaklifur
Reykjavík og umhverfi eða Hnappavellir, Öræfi
Location: Reykjavík area or Hnappavellir, Southeast Iceland
Kostnaður: 75.000 kr.
This weekend course includes everything needed to begin sport rock climbing.
The course suits complete beginners as well as indoor climbers taking their first steps outdoors.
Topics include essential knots, use of belay devices such as GriGri and ATC/Reverso, equipment, threading top anchors, and setting up top-rope systems.
Instructors also provide coaching and feedback on climbing technique adapted to each participant’s ability.
Among the topics covered on the course are:
- Basic climbing movement and technique
- Safe belaying
- Introduction to climbing equipment and its correct use
- Fundamentals of rope systems
- Anchor building
- Sport climbing fundamentals
- Climbing etiquette and risk awareness
Day 1: The course begins with an introduction to climbing equipment and its correct use, followed by fundamental instruction in rock climbing. The focus is on safety, basic skills, and building confidence on the rock, with plenty of time spent climbing. Topics include:
- Introduction to climbing equipment and its correct use
- Knot tying
- Basic climbing movement and technique
- Belaying fundamentals and partner communication
- Supervised rock climbing practice
Day 2: The second day builds on the skills learned on day one and introduces more advanced techniques, with a focus on developing greater independence while climbing. Topics include:
- Lead climbing fundamentals (sport climbing)
- Lead belay
- Threading anchors
- Practical climbing and skill development
This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some climbing experience who want to strengthen their foundation in outdoor rock climbing.
- Food and drinks for the day
- Clothing suitable for all weather conditions
- Comfortable climbing trousers or pants that allow good freedom of movement
- A warm layer for when you’re not climbing or if conditions are colder
- Waterproof jacket and trousers if the forecast requires it
- Climbing shoes
- Climbing helmet
- Climbing harness
- Chalk bag
- One locking carabiner
- Belay device
Skráning
Vinsamlegast fyllið inn alla reitina svo skráningin teljist gild. Athugið að frekari upplýsingar um námskeiðið berast í tölvupósti þegar nær dregur.