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The FUNdamentals of Climbing 2: Technique

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What you'll learn

The FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 investigates in greater detail many of the most basic sport-specific techniques (movements), building on the key movements in FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 and developing them from the off-vertical (slab) medium to vertical and overhanging medium.

The main topics covered are:

  • The Key Principles of Base of Support and how it relates to the Centre of Gravity
  • Body positioning and balance on vertical and slightly overhanging terrain
  • The Key Principles of Agility, Balance and Coordination
  • Techniques to maximise climbing ability and economy of movement
  • Opposing forces and their application
  • Techniques specific to steep ground
  • Coaching ideas for teaching these techniques

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Photo by Alan Halewood.

Workshop outline

Workshop dates and location

Thursday 12th April, 2018, at EICA Ratho, Edinburgh. Provider Andy Swann  FULL

Tuesday 1st May, 2018 at Eden Rock, Edinburgh. Provider Andy Swann

Glenmore Lodge is running two FUNdas 2 workshops on 1st May and 23rd October 2018. Contact Glenmore Lodge direct to book either of these workshops.

Cost

The workshops are £80 for Mountaineering Scotland members / £95pp (non-members) / £60pp for host climbing wall staff

How to book a place

To book onto one of our courses, you need to be a member of Mountaineering Scotland. Thanks to your membership, we can subsidise the costs of our courses and offer you cheaper course prices than most commercial providers.

Mountaineering Scotland members can book and pay easily and quickly online in our members’ web portal. 

If you are not a Mountaineering Scotland member, you can join and book your course place at the same time quickly and easily online in our members' web portal. 

Please take a look at our useful course information for booking and cancellation conditions.

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