Clinging to a rock face is a sure fire way to test your ability to cope with pressure. It’s not strength or stamina you need it’s a determination to push on and make it to the top.
Rock climbing will get your heart pumping, your nerves jangling and your adrenaline racing. If that’s what you’re looking for in a sport give it a try. Rock and Ice offer rock climbing instruction, holidays and personal coaching for people of all ages and abilities.
Their introductory course is aimed at the complete novice and is designed to introduce you to the basics of bouldering, knots and rope work, route planning, safety, use of specialist equipment and of course involves lots of climbing. This 2 day course is available at locations in the Peak District, Snowdonia and the Lake District.
If you’d like to extend your previous climbing experience Rock and Ice have courses designed for intermediate and advanced climbers. Guided adventure climbs including sea cliffs, famous routes and also mountaineering courses for those who like to venture off the beaten track.
Rock and Ice are based next to the medieval market town of Ashbourne in South Derbyshire, just 30 minutes away from Derby station and 35 minutes from Nottingham East Midlands Airport. Contact them via their website for more information and details of how to book your rock climbing adventure.
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