Outdoor Rock Climbing: Module 1

Course details

Outdoor Rock Climbing: Module 1 builds a strong foundation for rock climbing safety, excellent technique, and rapid progression. We use a fully comprehensive curriculum that has been developed by leading, certified rock climbing guides. You will learn everything you need to know to participate as a second climber on single-pitch and multi-pitch routes

What you will learn
Climbing knots
Belaying
Rappelling
Movement skills
Climbing terms and communication
Multi-pitch procedures
Safety and hazard management
Basic self-rescue
Sport ethics

Where you will climb
Four locations within Urca, including:
Morro da Urca
Sugarloaf Mountain

Prerequisites
No rock climbing or outdoor experience is required
All fitness levels are welcome
Children 10 years and older can participate when booking together with an adult

Duration
Two days, approximately 6 hours per day

Price
R$720 per person
Maximum instructor to participant ratio is 1:2

Availability and booking

The course is typically offered Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoon period. Start times vary according to the time of year

Please use our booking system to confirm scheduling and availability

If the dates you want are not available, please reach out to us to check the possibility of running the course on your preferred dates

What is included

Certified rock climbing instructor

Your individual rock climbing equipment: rock shoes, harness, helmet, belay/rappel device and accessories. Please indicate your sizes in the booking form

Collective rock climbing equipment: rope, quickdraws and anchor building equipment

Return from Sugarloaf to Morro da Urca by cable car (from Morro da Urca we descend by trail)

What you should bring each day

Personal identification document (e.g., driver's license, student card, passport)

Water (1.5L per person) and snacks

Sunscreen and bug repellent

Backpack to carry your belongings and keep your hands and arms free. Handbags and shoulder bags are not permitted

Wear outdoor shoes with good traction on rock. Flip-flops and casual sandals should be avoided

Where we meet

Day 1 and Day 2: Angel Statue in the center of the Praça General Tibúrcio in the neighbourhood of Urca

Keep these in mind

Participant responsibilities

You are an equal partner in the safety and success of your climbing experience. Ensure that you read and understand your responsibilities as a participant

Assumption of risk

It is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with climbing. Our goal is to minimize your risk, but ultimately you must assume full responsibility for your participation. Ensure that you read and understand our assumption of risk terms

Cancellation and rescheduling policy

Read our cancellation and rescheduling policy to understand what happens if you need to change your plans or if the conditions on the reserved day are not suitable for your chosen activity