Climbing Courses for Adults
The YMCA offers a range of great courses for adults wanting to get into climbing - but are not sure where to start, who to climb with, or if it is for them.
Climbing is a great way to stay fit - an alternative to the gym! Build strength, stamina, flexibility while also socialising with other like minded people.
Intro to Climbing
A general intro to climbing which gives you more than the standard 20 minute introduction provided if you buy a membership or concession. This course will enable you to perfect the basic safety skills to be able to Top Rope in an indoor environment but also to start developing and improving your climbing technique. A great course to get you started (and also a great gift for a friend).
Cost: $40 (includes 2 free climbing passes to use after the course).
Duration: 2 hours.
Learn to Lead Climb
This package allows you to progress from top roping to the more adventurous lead climbing over two sessions. You will learn how to clip correctly, navigate the problems encountered while lead climbing and develop your climbing technique.
Cost: $70.
Duration: 2 x 2 hours.
Technique Clinic
Our 2 hour technique class is designed for people who are climbing between grades 14 to 20. Our instructors will cover hands, feet and movement on the wall techniques which will help you climb more efficiently and effectively.
Cost: $35.
Duration: $2 hours.
Pathway to the Outdoors
This course will enable you the opportunity to climb at local crags using top ropes and fully absorb the challenges of climbing on real rock in a controlled environment. You will learn to climb safely and be trained to use outdoor climbing equipment.
Cost: $50.
Duration: 4 hours (weekends).
Outdoor Climbing
This course is designed to provide you with the skills to head outdoors to established climbing crags and go climbing. We will cover how and where to set top rope anchors using fixed and natural protection such as bolts, trees, posts and boulders. The skills taught in this course will be your first step towards independent outdoor climbing. Bring a bunch of friends and make a day of it.
Cost: $70.
Duration: 6 hours.
Dates for these course are not fixed. Some are numbers dependent. Please contact Youth & Outdoors for possible dates/bookings. Ph: 3660689 or adminyo@ymcachch.org.nz.
For a brochure on our climbing courses click here.