INTRO TO OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING - TOP ROPE CLIMBING

Name: INTRO TO OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING - TOP ROPE CLIMBING
Start: 2025-10-17T22:00:00+13:00
End: 2025-10-19T05:00:00+13:00
Location: Canterbury Westland Section, New Zealand Alpine Club, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011

Schedule

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 pm to Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Canterbury Westland Section, New Zealand Alpine Club, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011 | Christchurch, CA

This course is designed for beginners who are looking to learn the basics of rock climbing in a safe and supportive environment with our experienced instructors guiding you through the whole process. This course is perfect for those either making the transition from indoor top rope climbing to outside or for complete beginner climbers. The course will take place at a local climbing site, where participants will have the opportunity to practice their skills on real rock faces. The evening will focus on refining techniques learned during the day and providing additional practice time. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of top rope climbing and the confidence to continue climbing on their own.
Instruction is 1:8 with experienced guides
Dates, Location and Timings
- Saturday 18th October 2025 : 8am - 5pm
- Sunday 19th October 2025: 8am - 3pm
- Port Hills Crags
- Cost $140
Prerequisites
NZAC Member (non members are welcome to apply but must join the NZAC in order to be accepted onto the course - there are no exceptions)
Under 18 must have parental/guardian permission and must be at least 16 to attend.
For full details on what is involved, equipment required and to sign up, visit https://www.canterburywestlandalpineclub.org.nz/beginners-top-rope-course