Beginners climbing course
Introduction to rock climbing
Enjoy a 5-day climbing introductory course in an amazing greek island, a world class climbing destination.
No prior experience is required to join this course. Ideal for people that tried a few times at the gym and want to learn how to rock climb. Kalymnos is the best place for your first climbing steps as it is safe with amazing quality of limestone rock. Our aim is to teach and help you to enjoy climbing in a friendly and safe environment . Tania is an experienced and qualified rock climbing instructor and will make sure first of all of your safety.
- An introduction to fundamental skills of a climber (technique-balance-movement, physical strength, security)
- How to top-rope climbs
- Obtaining safety skills
- Climbing in a wide range of different styles (tufa, steep, vertical, corners, slabs)
- Understanding the risks of outdoor activities
- Building confidence and concentration.
- Understanding and trusting the necessary climbing equipment.
- Building up cooperation and communication between climbing partners
- An introduction to lead climbing
- Having a lot of fun and celebrating life.
A day to day description of the 5 day climbing training schedule:
Day 1: First day is focused on developing safety and building confidence ! Building progressively safety skills confidence and trusting the gear. Having a lot of fun with much of rock climbing
Day 2: On the second day we are focused on fundamentals on rock climbing technique. Such as different basic footwork technique and balance fundamental techniques. Reinforce confidence and develop more in trusting with belaying your partner.
Day 3: More technique for developing beginner’s climbing skills. Introduction on different climbing styles, handholds, footholds !
Day 4: Rest day – free day with many: scuba diving, snorkeling with dolphins, botanic walk, yoga (not included to the price)
Day 5: Introduction to lead climbing and lead belaying on a safe environment, top rope more challenging long routes .
Day 6: Practice lead climbing and understand outdoor and leading risks.
For available dates in 2021 please see Calendar
A climbing day is around 7 hours, starting time depends on the season. A selection of the best climbing sectors and climbing routes are chosen very careful for every individual at each course. Tania is a certified climbing instructor (French national diploma) and has been climbing on Kalymnos more than 15 years and it is her playground to share with you.
Please keep in mind that the schedule might slightly change and adapt on the needs of the participant and on the weather. The coach can judge and adapt the schedule for the benefit of all. Individual advises and customized requests are possible while the training. Briefings are followed by the end of each climbing coaching day having the chance to assess feedback.
What to bring: All climbing gear is included and provided by our school. However bring comfortable clothes and hiking/running shoes, a small backpack, rock climbing shoes (possible to rent or buy from local climbing shops)
Days of trip: 6 days ( 5 full climbing days and one rest day)
Maximum number of participants: 6 participants (normally groups are between 2 to 4 climbers)
Minimum number of participants: 2 participants
Price: € 585 per person
Details: To confirm/book a place a prior 20% (deposit) is needed online. Last minute bookings are accepted only if there is availability
Period of package offered: March to November, upon request for other months
Destinations: Kalymnos
For available dates in 2021 please see Calendar
