Climbing course - climbing gym - wall - Buenos Aires

Our Basic Courses are an invitation to enjoy Climbing while picking up the techniques needed to move efficiently and safely. Training is necessary and fundamental, since this is an activity or sport that carries risk; it will allow you to enjoy the activity both on an artificial wall and out in nature.

Over the course of the class, each student will learn to recognize and tell apart safe from unsafe situations; as well as correctly using the different climbing-progression techniques and, above all, learning to climb responsibly and safely.

This course is aimed at people who want to start climbing and have no prior experience. The course takes place on an artificial wall, where the classes will teach the maneuvers and techniques needed to climb. To wrap up the course there will be an optional practical outing to the mountains, where all the content learned during the practical course can be put to use.

Format: 3 theoretical-practical classes on the climbing wall + 1 outing to the mountains over a weekend.
 

• General overview of climbing and its different types.
• Initial movements: direction of load (center of gravity, weight shifts, balance, barycenter); hand technique, foot technique, body technique. 
• Falls: theory and practice. Methods to build confidence.
• Bouldering: initial and advanced practice
• Knots: demonstration and practice of the main climbing knots.
• Sport climbing: materials and equipment for climbing: helmet, harness, slings and carabiners, belay devices. Theory and setup + first use.
• Top-rope climbing: ascending and descending; setting up a top-rope.
• Lead climbing. General considerations, clipping, fall factor/impact force.
• Belaying: top-rope belaying, belaying the lead climber. Theory and practice.
• Lowering maneuvers (FASA maneuver)

This course qualifies you to move on to the next-level courses. Level 2 and Level 3

• Certificate of participation and/or completion
• 3 classes of theory and practice on the climbing wall.
• Handouts
• Climbing instructor.
• Equipment:

1. Harness.
2. Climbing shoes.
3. Rope.
4. Locking carabiner.
5. Belay device.
6. Helmet.

• Two or three professional mountain instructors.
• Tent accommodation (ask about dorm tents for up to 6 people, at an extra cost).  
• Breakfast and afternoon tea.
• Dinner and lunches.
• Ropes and general equipment.
• Tents
• Personal equipment: harness, helmet, locking carabiner, belay plate.  
• Discount on the next-level course or next outing

• Travel from your point of origin to the mountains (ask about charter bus or group carpooling)
• Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
• Personal clothing
• Drinks

From Friday dinner through Sunday lunch and afternoon tea. Dinners: grilled meat and vegetables / pasta. Lunches: cold cut or meat sandwiches, picada, salads. Breakfasts: assorted hot drinks + puddings, bread with jam-dulce de leche, cereal, etc.

We have Menus for Vegetarians, Vegans, Celiacs and more.

Equipment Required For the Trip:

• Small trekking backpack (30 to 55 liters)
• Trekking poles (optional)
• Sleeping bag and sleeping pad (if using a tent)

• Harness, helmet, climbing shoes (some sizes)

• Socks,
• 1 pair of trekking shoes-boots (in good condition)
• 1 second pair of light spare footwear.
• Long trekking pants (NOT jeans)
• 1 pair of warm long pants or leggings.
• Changes of underwear.
• T-shirts and/or shirts (one long-sleeved)
• Warm layers (fleece jacket, or wool sweater)
• 1 waterproof outfit (jacket)
• 1 sun hat/cap (with brim) and another warm hat
• 1 bandana to protect your neck from the sun
• Warm gloves and a scarf or fleece neck gaiter.
• Warm hat

• Headlamp with batteries.
• Sunglasses.
• Sunscreen, lip balm
• Toilet paper. Tissues. Baby wipes.

• Water containers for at least 2 liters (can be a plastic bottle)
• Personal tableware (deep and flat plate, cutlery, cup-mug

• SILVER TAPE, for blisters and repairs.
• Mate, bombilla (straw) and yerba. Steel thermos.

Can someone who has never climbed or done any related practice take this course?

Yes, it's for beginners.

Is the equipment included?

Yes, we include everything you need: harness, helmet, devices, rope and even climbing shoes. You just need to bring comfortable clothing