11 Different Rock Climbing Techniques, Just Focusing On Hand Work

Small Side Pull

Large Side Pull

Open Crimp

Closed Crimp

Reinforced Crimp

Pinch

Jug

Push Up

Palming

Single Under Pull

Double Under Pull

Top Rope Session On A Lead Climb Course - Gap Of Dunloe

Part 1 Of A Learn To Lead Climb Course, Running In Gap Of Dunloe & Dingle Sea Cliffs. Here the students are setting up a top rope anchor system, then bringing up their climbing partner. The aim of this session is to work on solid top rope belaying plus the 'start procedure' or communication needed.

A Guide For Climbing Rope Lifespan

A Guide For Climbing Rope Lifespan

Intensive Use = Less Than 1 Yr
(Sport Climbing/Everyday Climbing/Mountain Guide)

Regular Use = 2 Yrs
(Year Round Weekend Use)

Irregular Use = 3 Yrs
(Seasonal Weekend Use)

Occasional Use = 4/5 Yrs
(Monthly Use)

Unused Rope = 10 Yrs Max

When not in use keep rope cool, dry, shaded and uncoiled; so flaked loosely into a paper bag or wardrobe is good.

Autumn Training Approaches

I am expecting a stunning September and October! As autumn approaches so does our training school calendar, with outdoor adventure training courses in Kerry, Galway and Wicklow. Some of these courses are already beginning to book out so please do get in touch if you are thinking of signing up for one.

This is what is coming up:
Mountain Skills
Mountain Rope Work
Mountain Winter Work

Bushcraft Survival

Learn To Rock Climb
Learn To Lead Climb

Kayak Skills Level 2
Kayak River Skills

Private Training & Business Develop Training Available On Demand

Thanks, Nathan

Rock Climbing - Kerry Style!

Dingle Sea Cliffs On A Lead Rock Climbing Course - Day Four

2014 Dates For Our Mountain, Rock & Kayak Training Courses, Plus Carrauntoohil

Kerry Mountain Skills 1 Dates:
25th & 26th Jan
26th & 27th Apr
27th & 28th Sep
20th & 21st Dec

Galway Mountain Skills 1 Dates:
22nd & 23rd Feb
24th & 25th May
25th & 26th Oct

Wicklow Mountain Skills 1 Dates:
22nd & 23rd Mar
21st & 22nd Jun
22nd & 23rd Nov




Kerry Mountain Skills 2 Dates:
15th & 16th Feb
20th & 21st Sep

Wicklow Mountain Skills 2 Dates:
15th & 16th Mar
6th & 7th Dec



Carrauntoohil Guided Climb:
Second Saturday Of Each Month



Rope Work & Anchors For Scrambling:
11th Jan



Kerry Learn To Rock Climb Dates:
29th & 30th Mar
14th & 15th Jun
18th & 19th Oct

Galway Learn To Rock Climb Dates:
17th & 18th May
19th & 20th Jul



Kerry Learn To Lead Climb Dates:
10th - 12th Jan & 17th - 19th Jan (6 Day Course)
19th - 21st Mar & 26th - 28th Mar (6 Day Course)
31st Oct - 2nd Nov & 7th - 9th Nov (6 Day Course)



Kerry Kayak Skills Dates:
20th Apr
6th Jul
5th Oct

Galway Kayak Skills Dates:
1st Jun
7th Sep



Kerry White Water Kayaking Dates:
8th & 9th Mar
11th & 12th Oct


For More Details Or To Book Please Click Here To Contact Nathan

Rock Climbing In The Burren & Galway

Wild Burren Goats (Sometimes Hunted For Their Bodhran Skin!)


Some Learning Points From A Lead Climbing Course


Ancient Blackthorn Tree, Shaped By The South West Winds


Evening Over Galway Bay, Looking Towards The Aran Islands


Jason At Work, Coaching Gear Placement


Atlantic Storm!

Photos From A Recent Learn To Rock Climb Course We Ran In The Gap Of Dunloe

Photos From A Recent Learn To Rock Climb Course We Ran In The Gap Of Dunloe

Learn To Lead Climb Courses Kerry & Galway - Now Taking Bookings

We have finalised the dates for our Learn To Lead Climb Courses, which will be running in both Kerry and Galway...

Kerry Learn To Lead Climb Dates:
COURSE 1: 9th - 11th Oct & 23rd - 25th Oct 2012
COURSE 2: 15th - 17th Jan & 22nd - 24th Jan 2013

Galway Learn To Lead Climb Dates:
COURSE 3: 12th - 14th Oct & 2nd - 4th Nov 2012
COURSE 4: 11th - 13th Jan & 18th - 20th Jan 2013

If you would like more details please get in touch on info@outdoorsireland.com or 086 860 45 63.

Rock Climbing Course In Kerry

Rock Climbing Course In Kerry. Learn To Lead Climb Course Earlier In The Month On Dingle Sea Cliffs, Run By Dave Roche & Nathan Kingerlee.