What is RealRock?

RealRock sessions aim to support the transition from indoor to outdoor climbing for young people aged 8-17 years old. Whether it is trad, sport or bouldering you're into, come along to progress your outdoor climbing experience.

RealRock Progression

Progression courses are designed to take competent young indoor climbers and help them make the transition to climbing outside. Content of the session will vary dependant on participants and venue, however broadly we aim to look at several of the following topics; Movement technique on real rock, technical skills, footwear and equipment.

Progression sessions are perfect for indoor climbers wanting to give outdoor climbing a try.

Participants must be able to put on a harness, tie a figure of eight knot and competently bottom-rope belay another climber.

Costs

• Mountaineering Scotland / ClimbScotland Gold Members: £35 per person.
• Non-members: £45 (this includes a year's membership!).

RealRock Learn to Lead Sport

Learn to Lead Sport courses are designed to take climbers who can competently lead climb indoors and translate these skills to outdoor sport crags. These courses are run over two days (normally a weekend) and at a ratio of 1:4. Content of the session will vary dependant on participants, however the aim is to develop participants sport lead climbing skills. This may include looking at some of the following topics; Movement technique on real rock, footwear and equipment, lead belaying, lead climbing, background planning.

Learn to lead sport sessions are perfect for indoor climbers wanting to learn to lead on outdoor sport climbs.

Participants must be consistently leading f6b indoors minimum.

Costs

• Mountaineering Scotland / ClimbScotland Gold Members: £75 per person (for both days).
• Non-members: £85 (this includes a year's membership!).

RealRock Learn to Lead Trad

Learn to Lead Trad courses are designed to take young climbers who can competently lead climb and have experience of climbing outdoors and introduce them to leading traditionally protected routes. These courses are run over two days (normally a weekend) and at a ratio of 1:2. Content of the session will vary dependant on participants, however the aim is to develop participants trad lead climbing skills. This may inclue looking at some of the following topics; Movement technique on real rock, footwear and equipment, belaying a trad lead, lead climbing, placing and removing traditional gear, setting up belays, setting up retrievable abseils, background planning.

Learn to lead trad sessions are perfect for climbers who would like to develop their trad leading skills.

Participants must be consistently leading f6b indoors minimum and have some experience of climbing outdoors (either personal or through prior RealRock courses).

Costs

• Mountaineering Scotland / ClimbScotland Gold Members: £150 per person (for both days).
• Non-members: £160 (this includes a year's membership!).

How it works

Here is some key information that will help you plan for your RealRock session:

• If in doubt about a climbers suitability for any of the above courses please get in touch with us (info@climbscotland.net)
• We aim to be at the crag for a full day (10am-5pm) dependant on weather and energy levels
• Parents or guardians must provide their own transport to the climbing venue. Under 14s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the whole session.
• Technical equipment such as a harness, belay plate, rock shoes and helmet will be required by participants. Being familiar with your own equipment will maximise what you get out of the day, so we ask that you come prepared with all the required kit.
• As it's in Scotland, the session is very weather dependent. We try our best to run sessions outdoors (so pack your waterproofs!), but if the weather is not playing game, then an alternative programme will be run.
• If sessions take place indoors because of poor weather, participants will be required to pay wall entry fees, as these are not covered in the cost of the RealRock sessions.
• In the hunt for dry rock, suitable locations and venues will vary, as will the distance.
• Food and accomodation is not included in the cost of two day courses - these must be arranged by participants
• Photography and video are taken at these events to promote through our website and social media. Please advise a member of the team if you do not wish to have your or your child's photograph taken.
• You can find our full booking conditions on the Mountaineering Scotland website here.

When?

Dates	Area/Location*	Activity
11 April	Torridon	Progression - Bouldering
12 April	Torridon	Progression - Bouldering
2 May	Highlands	Progression - Trad/Sport
16 May	Central Belt	Progression - Trad/Sport
13-14 June	Central Belt	Learn to Lead Sport
11-12 July	Highlands	Learn to Lead Sport
22-23 August	Central Belt	Learn to Lead Trad
26-27 September	Highlands	Learn to Lead Trad

*Area/Location: Will be confirmed two days before the sessions take place. This allows us to be flexible with the weather and the hunt for dry rock.

How to book

Book and pay quickly and easily online via the Mountaineering Scotland web portal. Here's how:

• Existing members who are first-time users of the portal will need to set up their login via the 'forgotten password' link and follow on-screen instructions. When you are in, go to the 'book an event' tab and select the RealRock session you want.
  
  
• Non-members will need to login to the portal via the "Join us" option; enter your details and follow on-screen instructions. Go into the "Your details" tab and complete the required fields before heading for the "Book an event" tab. Select the non-member price for the RealRock session you would like to attend. This includes a year’s ClimbScotland Gold membership.
  
  
• After booking you will receive a payment receipt and an event booking confirmation email with the booking conditions attached.
  
  
• A further information email will be sent out two days prior to the session taking place.
  
  
• New members will get their membership pack through the post in a week – find out more about what you get as a Mountaineering Scotland member.

Any questions?

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us at: info@climbscotland.net