Online Climbing and Mountaineering Instruction
During the first several months of the Covid 19 ‘Stay-at-home-order’ HikeandClimb ran 26 free online courses to raise money for two local Mountain Rescue Teams. All together there were 482 course attendees (Mountain Navigation & Rock Climbing) that raised €1200.
A big thank you to all those that participated and donated.
HikeandClimb is in the process or developing a unique series of Mountain Navigation & Rock Climbing Online courses that will commence during the coming Winter.
These courses will be linear, structured and based on active involvement.
If interested please contact info@hikeandclimb.ie stating what course you would like to participate in. You will receive notification before the courses start via email.
Rock Climbing is one of the most rewarding and challenging activities one can participate in, involving the physical, mental, problem solving and technical aspects that are all tied together.
Rock Climbing has one common theme, no matter how long we climb there is always something new to learn and improve upon.
The Rock Climbing Instructional Online courses will cover:
- Belaying tips for transitioning from indoor to outdoors (and how to be a better outdoor belayer)
- Building Anchors
- Using Traditional Protection
- The roles of the lead climbing and the second (Preparation, technical, psychological)
- Grades and how to approach a new climbing area (protection used, grade choice..etc)
- Abseiling Instruction
- Single Pitch climbing vs Multipitch Climbing
- Self Rescue
To register your interest please click on the button below and state what aspect ideally you would like to cover.
Hiking has exploded as an accessible and healthy activity over recent years with growing numbers looking to experience the beautiful mountain landscapes of Ireland. Most will start with friends, social groups or hiking clubs and start exploring their chosen area on trails and popular walking routes. Some will have a curiosity as their experience grows to learn map, compass and navigational skills to enable greater freedom.
The Mountain Navigation Instructional Online courses will cover:
- Map Reading Skills
- Contour Interpretation
- Visualising a navigational journey
- Compass Use
- Mountain Hazards
- Night Navigation Skills
To register your interest please click on the button below and state what aspect ideally you would like to cover.
Indoor Climbing has exploded in popularity over recent years in Ireland with the opening of roped climbing and bouldering centres with experienced staff and superb route setting. Indoor Climbing is incredibly addictive and the barrier to entry is a pair of climbing shoes, chalk bag and a sense of curiosity.
For those that have some experience is roped climbing and would like to learn more or progress the Indoor Climbing Instructional Online courses will cover:
- How to improve your belaying (common belaying mistakes)
- The roles of climbing partners and what makes a good climbing partner
- Improving your lead climbing experience and grades
- Fear of falling
To register your interest please click on the button below and state what aspect ideally you would like to cover. If you have an interest outside those stated above please indicate and I will try to cover.