Creepy Valley Climbing Courses

In 2012 Creepy Valley are offering a range of Climbing Courses all run by our Centre Manager, Stu Wilkes, who is a qualified professional Mountaineering Instructor (MIA) and full member of the Association Of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI). MIA holders have demonstrated a high level of expertise having undergone rigorous training and assessment in all aspects of single pitch and multi-pitch rock climbing, hillwalking and mountaineering in summer conditions before qualifying as a Mountain Instructor.

Mountain Instructors are recognised by the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS) and the Adventurous Activities Industry Advisory Committee (AAIAC) as being suitably qualified to act as Technical Advisors for a wide range of adventure activities such as indoor and outdoor climbing, sea-cliff climbing, scrambling, hillwalking, navigation, mountaineering and related activities such as high ropes courses, sea level traversing, coasteering and tyroleaning. 

2012 Climbing Courses :
1). NICAS Level 1 - Foundation Climber Award
2). NICAS Level 2 – Top Rope Climber
3). Introduction to Rock Climbing
4). Rock Improvers 
5). Learn To Lead

NICAS Video Link https://vimeo.com/39191825   

Private Sessions are available for Multi-Pitch Climbing, Advanced Rope Work, Improvised Rescues, Problem Solving and Pre-course Instructor Training. 

Stu is also available as a Technical Advisor & to conduct SITE SPECIFIC CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR COURSES for Indoor Walls, Schools & Youth Groups

To book a Climbing Courses or enquire about specific training please call our booking office on Tel. (01534) 638888 or email info@creepyvalley.je

Climbing Course Downloads
Climbing Course Information
Climbing Course Application Form
Climbing Course Parental Consent Form

NICAS Climbing Course Information

The National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS) is a UK wide scheme designed to promote Climbing Development and accredit individual achievement on artificial climbing structures. It can be used as a starting point for people wishing to take climbing and mountaineering.
Every week thousands of people climb indoors and outdoors on purpose built artificial walls. For many the climbing wall is their 1st introduction to the absorbing world of climbing. The Association of British Climbing Walls (ABCW) is concerned that high standards should be encouraged early on in the participants climbing career so that both safety and enjoyment can be maximised to the full.
The National Indoor Climbing Scheme provides the structure for new climbers to develop their skills in order that they may gain the most out of their climbing as well as having their achievements recognised.

NICAS Downloads
NICAS Syllabus
NICAS Handbook
NICAS Climbing Log Page

NICAS Level 1 - Foundation Climber Award
6 week course
This is an entry level award aimed at novices, which recognizes their ability to climb safely under supervision
Upon registering the candidates will receive a log book with full details of the whole scheme and all necessary log pages.
Wednesday Evening Courses – 18.00-19.30
1.5 hrs Sessions
Price £150 per person
Dates: May 2th – June 6th / Sept 5th – Oct 10th

NICAS Level 2 – Top Rope Climber
8 week course
Aimed at promoting good practice in climbing and bouldering independently on an artificial wall.
Upon registering the candidates will receive a log book with full details of the whole scheme and all necessary log pages.
Thursday Evening Courses – 18.00-19.30
1.5 hrs Sessions
Price £180 per person
Dates: May 3rd – June 21st / Sept 6th – Oct 25th

Introduction to Rock Climbing
1 day Course
This course is aimed at complete beginners and those who have only climbed a few times before. You will learn about climbing equipment, how to move efficiently on the wall or on rock, different grips and holds, belaying techniques, tying the rope into your harness, useful knots, climber calls and have loads of fun learning as you climb.
Times 10am - 4pm (6 hours session)
Maximum 6 participants per Course
Price £90 per person

Rock Improvers
1 day Course
This course is designed for people that would like to increase thier knowledge of rock climbing by learning better climbing techniques and slicker rope skills. You may be filling in the gaps in your learning or it may just have been a while since you were last on rock or maybe you want to start to move up the grades. This course is a really flexible option for new and out of practice climbers wishing to progress in the sport.
Times 10am - 4pm (6 hours session)
Maximum 4 participants per Course
Price £120 per person

Learn To Lead
1 day Course
The learn to lead course is aimed at already proficient climbers who wish to break free of the top rope and experience the adreneline rush of leading at the sharp end. You will learn about leader placed protection, equipment for leading, effective rope and stance management, how to build belays and abseiling as well as basic problem solving.
Times 10am - 4pm (6 hours session)
Maximum 2 participants per Course
Price £160 per person

DETAILED INFORMATION ON COURSES AS BELOW

Creepy Valley Climbing Courses
Level 1: Foundation climber
1. Content:
i. Awareness of safety rules and hazards, appropriate dress and behavior
ii. Putting on a harness and helmet correctly
iii. Participate in warm ups
iv. Connecting harness to rope with a retied figure of 8 knot with stopper knot.
v. Climbing a chosen route with confidence
vi. Safe belaying under supervision
vii. Correct method of descending by climber
viii. Basic climbing moves
2. Assessment criteria:
i. Awareness of safety rules and hazards.
ii. Put on harness and helmet correctly.
iii. Tie a retied figure of eight knot with stopper knot.
iv. Climb a chosen route with confidence.
v. Descend from a route correctly.
vi. Belay safely under supervision.
vii. Demonstrate consistent safe behaviour.
viii. Complete 10 climbs of any grade (rainbow).
ix. Complete 10 belays.

Level 2: Top rope climber
1. Content:
i. Connecting self and others to rope with a retied figure of eight knot and stopper knot
ii. Pre-climb checks
iii. Belaying and lowering using a suitable belay device
iv. Ground anchor systems
v. Holding a fall in a bottom rope situation (belayer on ground with rope passing through top anchor)
vi. Effective communication and teamwork with climbing partner
vii. Knowledge of indoor climbing (French sport) and bouldering grades
viii. Selection of appropriate routes
ix. Effective safe use of a bouldering/ traversing wall (if applicable)
x. Simple climbing technique – the use of feet and legs, relaxed upright stance, confident approach, smooth movement and observation of holds.
2. Assessment criteria:
i. Connect rope to harness with retied figure 8 and stopper knot consistently.
ii. Consistently performs pre-climb checks.
iii. Belays consistently correctly.
iv. Can safely hold a simple top rope fall.
v. Lowers a climber consistently correctly.
vi. Communicates well with climber.
vii. Understanding of French sport grades and selection of appropriate routes.
viii. Safe and effective use of a bouldering/ traversing wall.
ix. Complete 25 set climbs of any grade.
x. Complete 25 belays.