If you are not sure, whether you are ready for alpine rock climbing, but still would like to give it a go, then Multi-Pitch Climbing Course is right for you. It is an advanced course intended for traditional lead climbers and those familiar with multi-pitch skills. You will learn efficient multi-pitch climbing and abseiling as well as route finding and problems solving. Join us and experience how wonderful it feels to have a lot of air under your feet when climbing. It is also an ideal way to spend active holidays by the Adriatic Sea, as we organise the training course in Croatia.
PRICE
690 EUR – ratio 1:3
890 EUR – ratio 1:2
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The academy delivers professional training based on extensive experience as well as the latest knowledge and techniques. The price includes instructor fees and all the climbing gear that you will need, with the exception of climbing shoes and technical clothing. Upon completion, you will receive photos taken during the course and a relevant training course certificate. The price does not include travel costs, accommodation, meals or travel insurance.
EXTRA COSTS
Accommodation: approx. 100 EUR per person for the whole stay.
A five-day entrance ticket to the national park: 18 EUR per person.
HOW
The maximum group size is three people per instructor. Scheduling of activities depends on weather conditions. Nevertheless, the curriculum involves five days of practical training – four days of climbing and one self-rescue techniques practice day. To participate in the course, you should have previously successfully completed a Rock Climbing Basics or Trad Climbing Basics course in our academy or any rock climbing course with lead trad and multi-pitch skills.
WHERE
The Multi-Pitch Climbing Course is held in the Paklenica Gorge. It is the most popular climbing spot in Croatia located about 3 kilometres from the Adriatic Sea. It offers a variety of single-pitch and multi-pitch routes, that attract climbers from all over Europe. Every year, at the beginning of May, a pretty original competition takes place there called Big Wall Speed Climbing. Numerous caves, primeval black pine forests and untouched nature are the hallmarks of the Paklenica National Park.
WHEN
The training courses are held in April, May, September and October. It is usually too hot in the summer to climb there. We usually start on a Monday and finish on a Friday, but it is possible to change the course dates to match your travel arrangements. Feel free to contact us for more information.
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
» Course participants have to be at least 16 years old.
» Parental or legal guardian consent is required for participants under the age of 18.
» You can’t have any medical contraindications for climbing.
» You need travel insurance, covering the costs of a mountain rescue service.
» Previous completion of a rock climbing course (including trad lead and multi-pitch skills) is needed.
BOOKING PROCESS
» To make a reservation, it is necessary to fill out and send the booking form.
» To complete your booking process, an advance payment of 250 euro is required. You will find the transfer details in the received e-mail message.
» Once we have got your booking form and advance payment, we will confirm the course reservation and send you further information.
TRAINING PROGRAM
Theory:
» Mountain hazards.
» Climbing and mountaineering essential gear.
» Guide books; topos and route descriptions.
» Advanced anchor systems.
Practical training:
» Basic multi-pitch climbing skills.
» Planning and preparing for alpine climb.
» Multi-pitch belay changeovers.
» Rope management.
» Route finding and navigation.
» Leading and belaying with double ropes.
» Simul-climbing; shortening a rope.
» Traverse climbing.
» Belayed downclimbing.
» Multi-pitch abseiling.
» Advanced anchor building.
» Climbing in a team of three (optional).
» Problem solving and self-rescue techniques:
• Munter hitch rappel.
• Saddle bag rappel.
• Tying off a belay device.
• Lowering in guide mode.
• Simple 2:1 hauling system.
• Transition from rappelling to ascending a rope.
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
» documents
» parental consent form (participants under 18)
» climbing shoes
» approach shoes
» comfortable clothes for climbing
» clothing adapted to changeable weather
» hat and gloves
» rainwear
» climbing backpack (30-40 litres)
» headlamp and extra batteries
» toiletries
» sandals or lightweight camp shoes
» sleeping bag*
» portable tourist stove*
» kitchen dishes*
» sleeping mat*
» tent*
* if you’re going to sleep in a tent
WHAT CAN BE USEFUL
» first aid kit
» emergency blanket
» chalk bag
» sun cream
» sunglasses
» umbrella
» thermos
» camera
» map of the region
