2-Day Rock Climbing Course Experience the thrill of outdoor climbing while learning to lead, set up top ropes, and clean routes with confidence. / Public Courses / Rock Climbing Courses / 2-Day Rock Climbing Course Overview This popular course is designed for people who want to try outdoor rock climbing. It introduces various outdoor climbing styles, including top-roping and lead climbing. By the end of the course, you will be able to set up top ropes, lead climb, and safely transition from climbing to lowering off the route. This course is suitable for recreational climbers and those preparing for the NZOIA (New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association) Rock Leader or NZOIA Rock1 instructor awards. Course Details Course Location Our introductory climbing courses are delivered in the Port Hills, Christchurch. On the first day, we meet at the Mt Pleasant Yacht Club/Scott Park (see Google Maps). From Scott Park, it’s only 15 minutes to the climbing area. The group and your instructor will decide the climbing locations for each day, depending on the weather and the group’s abilities. We often use Albert Terrace, Cattlestop, Pop Up Crag and Rapaki Rock climbing areas for this course. Accommodation Accommodation is not included in this course. We recommend staying in Christchurch City Centre or South Christchurch. We offer a free pick-up and drop-off service from selected accommodation for those travelling from out of town (see our FAQ’s for a list of hotel pickup locations). Food This is a self-catered course. Please bring along lunch and snacks and a large drink bottle each day. There are no shops or cafes close to our training locations. Free Transport from Christchurch If You’re Travelling From Out Of Town: Free transport is available from Christchurch for those travelling to attend our courses. Check our FAQ’s for a list of hotel pickup locations. We recommend that you arrive in Christchurch the day before your course. At the end of the course, we are more than happy to drop you back at your accommodation or directly to the airport. The earliest time we can have you back at the airport is 6 pm. Meeting location (catch a ride with us): If you are bringing your car and want a lift, please meet us at one of the following locations: Mt Pleasant Yacht Club / Scott Park (entrance off Main Road, Mt Pleasant) (see on Google Maps) OENZ Vans Gear & Equipment You don’t need your own rock climbing gear for this course. We have all the specialist gear & equipment available for you to borrow. If you have your own gear, we encourage you to bring it along, as it’s better to train with the gear you own. Gear List Is this the right rock climbing course for me? Download Flow Chart Course Outline This is a popular course for people who would like to give outdoor rock climbing a go. This course introduces a range of outdoor climbing styles, including top-rope & lead climbing. At the end of this course, you will be able to set up top ropes, lead climb and clean a route (transition from climbing to lowering off). Day 1: Climbing Equipment & Techniques Safety Climbing Calls Buddy checks Personal safety at the top of the crag Spotting the lead climber Assessing the safety of climbing routes Checking and evaluating climbing gear for damage Belaying Top rope belaying with an ATC/belay plate Lead belaying ATC/belay plate Top rope belaying with a GriGri Lead belaying with a GriGri Climbing Styles Top rope climbing Lead climbing Climbing Techniques Basic movement techniques/body positioning Footwork techniques Handhold techniques Course Outline Day 2: Climbing Anchors & Leads Climbing Anchors Sport-anchor (using quickdraws) Toprope anchor/y-shape anchor (using sling and carabiners) Transitions Lead climbing to set up a top-rope climb for a friend Cleaning a climb/retrieving your gear from the top when you finish climbing Meet Some of Our Rock Climbing Instructors Alan Haslip Sarah English Lachie Crawford Reid Harding Frequently Asked Questions Do I need prior experience to attend this course? You don’t need any prior experience to enrol in this course. This is an introductory course, but if you have never tried climbing before, we suggest having a go at indoor climbing or bouldering before doing this course. How many people will be on my course? We believe that small groups are better for this type of training. So we have a maximum client-to-instructor ratio of just eight clients to one instructor. What equipment is provided, and do I need to pay for it? OENZ provides all the technical equipment for our climbing courses. Gear List What is the minimum age? The minimum age required to attend this course when a parent or guardian is also attending the same course is 10 years old. To attend this course without a parent or guardian, the minimum age is 16 years. Does this rock climbing course have minimum numbers? Yes, the minimum number for the course to proceed at the advertised price is two clients. We won’t cancel your course if we don’t meet our minimum numbers. Instead, we will offer you the following options: a) A shorter private course with 1-1 tuition – e.g. with one person, we can cover the course content much faster, so fewer days are needed. b) You will be offered to continue the course as planned and cover the extra cost. c) We can transfer you to another course. 2-day rock climbing course photos Customer Reviews “OENZ makes the process of learning as easy as possible. Providing pickup from our accomodation, gear and equipment, kind instructors and even coffee at the crag!” Sam Hall “Awesome, safe and fun experience to learn how to climb outside. The instructor was very professional and experienced and I felt safe throughout the course.” Elisha, New Zealand “A fantastic course provided by enthusiastic friendly and passionate teacher” Andy Sreath, Auckland, NZ “The course had good content and I liked the opportunity to learn specific things catered for our needs.” Johnathan, New Zealand ” I have come away from the course feeling not only confident and inspired to climb more myself, but also feeling I can confidently pass on knowledge to others. “ Ian Wiseman “We were only a group of 3 people and we got to learn so many things, way more than I thought we would. Reid was very enthusiastic and knows so much about it. He loves teaching to other people. I felt confident and safe. “ Femke, Christchurch, NZ “I now feel like I could confidently and safely go out and climb to my ability.” Christina, NZ Still Have Questions? Get in touch with our team — we’re happy to help you prepare for your outdoor adventure. Contact Us
