Focus Mountaineering

Rock Climbing

The UK is home to some awesome rock climbing. Whether you're just starting out, looking to improve technique or want guiding on classic routes, we can help. Locally the Peak District is home to miles of classic grit stone edges as well as superb limestone quarries - an ideal place for developing skills and technique. Check out our courses below or get in touch for more info.

Ratio: 1:2 (1:4 possible for introductory single pitch sessions)

Introduction to Rock climbing

If you have never climbed before or only ever climbed indoors then this is the course for you. We will look at basic ropework, equipment selection and climbing techniques as well as doing some quality climbs on different crags.

Rock Improver

This flexible course will be tailored to meet clients requirements. We will focus on YOUR weaknesses whether that is movement technique, rope work on multi-pitch routes or keeping cool on the sharp end!

Learn to Lead

An ideal course for anyone who has some experience seconding and would like to progress to leading themselves.

Self Rescue

This course aims to teach the key principles required to get yourself or your climbing partner out of trouble when things don’t go as planned. Topics covered include retreating from multi-pitch crags, hoists, escaping from the system and more. These are vital skills that all climbers should learn sooner rather than later....