Moving from indoor climbing to outdoor bouldering can feel like a big step. This session is designed to make that transition smoother, safer, and more enjoyable. With guidance from an experienced climber, you'll build skills and confidence while exploring the fantastic bouldering opportunities North Wales has to offer.
Your day will begin at a local café or directly at the crag, depending on prior arrangements. The plan for the day will be tailored to your climbing level, goals, and the weather conditions. After travelling to the crag and a short walk in, you'll start with discussions on safety, route selection, and pad placement.
Throughout the session, you'll work on your climbing technique and gain valuable tips to refine your approach. This includes hands-on coaching to identify areas for improvement and strategies to overcome challenges. Whether you're tackling new problems or polishing your skills, the day is focused on ensuring you leave with the confidence to climb outdoors independently.
Sessions take place in the beautiful surroundings of North Wales, an area renowned for its diverse bouldering locations. From mountains to forests and coastal crags, the region offers climbing year-round.
Specific crags will be chosen based on your ability and weather conditions to ensure the best possible session.
This session is open to all climbers with basic climbing knowledge. You should feel comfortable with indoor climbing and be keen to learn about the differences in outdoor settings.
Participants must be able to walk on uneven terrain and bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
Your instructor brings over two decades of climbing expertise, with a particular focus on outdoor bouldering. Having climbed at over 130 venues across 10 countries, including completing boulder problems up to 7c+/V10, their extensive experience covers a wide variety of rock types, styles, and conditions. They’ve also established first ascents in North Wales, giving unique insight into the local climbing scene.
With a range of professional coaching qualifications and a personalised teaching approach, sessions are designed to ensure safety, progression, and enjoyment through a student-led approach.
No, you don’t need outdoor climbing experience to join. This session is designed for climbers who are confident indoors but want to transition safely to outdoor bouldering.
Basic climbing skills and familiarity with climbing movements are recommended to make the most of your session.
You’ll need to bring climbing shoes, comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activity, and any personal items such as snacks and water.
Bouldering pads are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own if preferred. A full kit list can be provided upon request.
The session will be held at one of North Wales’ many fantastic bouldering locations.
The exact crag will be chosen based on weather, conditions, and your climbing ability, ensuring the best possible session.
If rain affects the session, several options are available. We can move to an indoor climbing venue (indoor pricing applies), reschedule to a later date, or cancel.
If rain starts mid-session, unused hours can also be rescheduled.
Minors are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the session.
There are no additional charges for accompanying adults.
Transport is not included, and public transport in the area is limited.
It’s recommended that participants have their own vehicle. If this is an issue, let us know, and we’ll try to assist.
Yes, breaks will be incorporated into the day as needed, allowing time to rest, eat, and refocus before tackling more problems.
Feel free to bring food and drink with you.
About the centre
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