From Gym to Crag (Level 1 and 2) - OUTDOOR CLIMBING

Crag: A rock wall equipped for rock climbing.

This event is designed for all those climbers that have gather indoor climbing experience and finally feel ready to go outdoor on real rock faces.

In this event we shall refresh your knowledge on climbing, particularly belaying a partner and leading + cleaning a route.

We will also cover all aspects of outdoor safety, reading the rock route, all the gear involved and partner checks.

If so far, you have been only toproping, we shall refresh to you how to use the belay devide and belay a partner.

If you already have been leading routes, we will refresh how to place lead gear, clean a route, and recover gear.

PROGRAM

The location of the meeting point will be shared to the participants before the event starts.

The timing proposed in the event, is weather and conditions dependent. 

This is a refresher course and not a full course for new starters.

If you are a beginner or have no belay experience, pls join our Level 1 class or Level 2 class (for learning lead), where we cover things in much more details

OUR SCHOOL

For more information on UAE Rock Climbing, this and other rock climbing courses, you can visit this link: Rock Climbing (adventurequest.ae)

INCLUDED IN THE FEE 

Certified Rock Climbing Instructor, wilderness first aider.

Necesary gear for the activity (Harness, helmet, rope devices, and a selection of climbing shoes of various sizes)

Max Participants: 8

TRANSPORTATION 

You need to reach the start location with your own car.

If you don't have a car, there will always be people joining from Dubai or Abu Dhabi and they can car pool you.

WHAT TO BRING

You will need to bring lunch, snacks, water, drinks, etc for the day. You should also dress appropriately for being outdoors whether you prefer long sleeve, short sleeve shirts, shorts/pants, is your own preference. 

Also bring appropriate sun protection, i.e. sunscreen, lip balm, sun hat, sunglasses.

You should have sturdy shoes for walking in the wadi to the crag but you may want sandals or flip flops while hanging around at the crag in between climbs. 

If you have climbing shoes, harness, helmet please bring them. 

If you don't have climbing shoes then plan to wear solid sneakers or hiking shoes. Weak/flimsy shoes will be no good and neither will big, bulky hiking boots. 

There is no toilette at the site, therefore make sure you make a stop before arriving to the event.

ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY LEVEL

INTERMEDIATE

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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