Climbing outdoors can be quite different to climbing inside. From safety aspects, moving on a natural medium or headgame, the transition to outdoor climbing can be very different.
Prowess offers expert coaching to suit your current ability, at a venue carefully selected to match you, your goals and the conditions at the time. Whether you wish to develop independence to boulder outdoors on your own or simply wish to improve, a day of Outdoor Bouldering may be just what you need.
Prices
*2-6 people
Payment is required to secure your booking. Please also see the Cancellation Policy
Location
Outdoor bouldering days typically take place in North Wales.
Sessions may be available in other major areas of the UK, including the Peak District, Pembrokeshire/Sir Benfro, the Lake District or Lancashire. However these areas are potentially subject to travel expenses.
Further Details
Moving outside after learning your craft in the gym can be daunting, complicated and even dangerous if not done correctly.
With 1000+ recorded ascents at over 130 venues in 10 countries, I have more than enough experience to share with you on how to boulder outside. What’s more, many of these crags are based right here, in North Wales, including some of my own first ascents. There is a huge wealth of problems that mean climbing is possible is year-round, with mountains, forests and coastal crags to choose from.
We’ll meet at a local cafe and decide on our plan for the day selecting the best crag for your ability and the conditions on the day. From there, we’ll travel to the crag in question and walk in, discussing various considerations on the way. (It may be the case that we decide a crag beforehand and meet at the crag instead.)
During the day, the focus is all on you. Whether that is developing the skills to become independent, building your repertoire of climbing skills to this new environment or expert coaching to help you on your next project, we can take the day in whichever direction you need, all under the guidance of a coach known and respected across the country.
Wet Weather Contingency
No one can help it if it rains. Where possible, we will move to a dry crag but if we cannot, you have three options:
- Move session indoors. Indoor prices then apply (covered by deposit)
- Rearrange session. Deposit will be transferred to new session
- Cancel session. Deposit will not be refunded
Sessions may be cancelled up to 48 hours before commencing for a full refund. If rain starts mid-way through the session, any remaining full hours will be subject to the above options
Other considerations
- Kit. Bouldering pads are included in the price, although you may wish to bring your own. You will need to provide your own rock shoes and personal clothing. A kit list sheet can be sent to you on request
- Transport. Transport to the crag is not included and public transport around the area is not ideal. As such, bringing your own transport is recommended. If this is an issue, please let us know.
- Accomodation. While we cannot supply accomodation, there is a wealth of options around the local area for those that need it. Please let us know when booking and we can advise you on somewhere to stay.
- Retail opportunities. Prowess Coaching has various different retail offerings, including the North Wales Bouldering Guide. This can be purchased along with your course for a discounted price
- Under-18s. We are not licensed to take under-18s out on their own and while we are happy to take minors out into the hills, they will need to be accompanied by a parent. There are no extra charges for accompanying parents.
- Dog. It may be the case that we bring a dog along on your session. If you would prefer us not to, please let us know.
After The Day
At the end of the day, you’ll be sent a Session Report, including details of where we’ve been and what we’ve done, the Take Home Messages from the day and any relevant Drills and Further Reading to help you continue to develop in the future.
Relevant Policies
Prowess operates with a collection of Standard Operarating Policies and Procedures. First and foremost, click here to see the Prowess Cancellation Policy.
Other SOPs that may be of interest include copies of all relevant Certificates, as well as links to Safeguarding, Communication and Inclusivity policies here. If you feel you may need specific requirements, please contact directly in advance of your course.