Sputnik Courses

Artificial climbing

Introductory course to artificial rock climbing

Artificial climbing

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  • Format: Climbing schools in the central region. Sierra de Guadarrama.
  • Group: from 2 to 4 people
  • Duration: 2 days

In this course, we will learn the basic technique of artificial progression, that is, climbing on fixed and/or floating protection. This will help us both to familiarize ourselves with the practice of this climbing discipline and to expand our possibilities for climbing on big walls.

€280 (VAT incl.)

*It is recommended to register one week in advance to take advantage of the 2 hours prior to the start of the distance learning course.

It includes
  • Climbing Instructor/Guide
  • Liability and Accident Insurance
  • Travel to the practice location
  • Comfortable mountain clothing appropriate for the time of year (fleece, windbreaker, waterproof and breathable jacket, gloves and hat if necessary)
    necessary, etc.)
  • Harness, helmet, climbing shoes, anchor line and belay device (basket and/or Gri-Gri type).
  • Backpack between 20 and 30 liters.
  • Comfortable hiking footwear. Boots or sneakers.
  • 1 liter water bottle.
  • Some food (bars, sandwich, nuts, fruit).
  • Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, cap and hat).
  • Mobile phone with battery.

People with previous experience in self-protection climbing who want to learn the artificial progression technique to expand their wall climbing capabilities.

The client may withdraw from the requested or contracted services, having the right to a refund of the amounts paid in the following cases:

  • Giving notice at least 7 days before the start of the course.
  • If the course is suspended or moved to another date due to bad weather, not having a minimum number of participants or force majeure reasons.
  • For medical reasons that prevent the student from taking the course (proof will be required).

If none of the reasons described above apply, failure to attend the course will result in losing the total amount paid for the reservation.

Here You can read the general conditions of Sputnik Training.

Content

  • Knowledge and use of specific artificial climbing equipment.
  • Positioning and progression on stirrups.
  • Improvement in the placement of floating insurance policies.
  • Evaluation of the quality of an anchor: progression anchors and safety anchors.
  • Progression sequence in artificial.
  • Artificial-free transition.
  • Tricks and resources for fortune.

Objectives

  • Learn the specific techniques and maneuvers of artificial climbing that will allow us to progress up to A2/C2 difficulty routes.
  • Acquire resources to solve climbing moves that we are not able to do free climbing.

Course phases

The course is structured into 2 practical days of about 6 to 8 hours, depending on the group, weather, etc.

If you have any questions, write to us at:
info@sputnikformacion.com