The FUNdamentals of Climbing 2: Technique

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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Event date
Location Coach Provider
26 February 2025Block10 Bouldering, Dundee
Mountaineering Scotland - book here 
25 May 2025
TCA, The Prop Store, GlasgowMountaineering Scotland - book here 
05 October 2025TCA, The Prop Store, Glasgow
Mountaineering Scotland - book here 


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Fundamentals of climbing workshop - £85

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