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Brazil Beginner Rock Climbing Course
With Rio as your backdrop, this programme will equip you with the necessary climbing skills to have you scaling the tallest peaks of this incredible South American city. With an introduction to rock climbing and a daily structured programme, you are sure to be addicted to this physically and mentally challenging adrenaline sport!
Rio de Janeiro is a city renowned for its beautiful beaches, fun-loving people and its breathtaking panoramic views! It’s also known for being surrounded by some of the best introductory climbing spots any city has to offer, making this the ideal location for beginners in this sport. However, you don’t have to be a beginner to enjoy this programme, as you can use your existing skills to enjoy some of the more challenging, yet rewarding climbs.
Programme Age Limit
Minimum age 18, maximum age determined by potential participant’s health
Programme Requirements
Participants should ensure they are fit enough to join a programme of this nature.
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing has a number of different styles, though it can be divided into 2 broad forms: aided climbing and free climbing. Aided climbing involves using ropes, bolts and other devices in order to support the leader and their partner(s). Free climbing is more extreme, where the climbers do not use ropes or other devices; instead, they use naturally formed ledges and experience to reach the summit. This programme focuses on aided climbs.
Programme Information
The course is geared for those with little or no rock climbing experience and covers the primary skills of safely climbing multi-pitch routes. With 27 hours of climbing lessons you will become a competent climber as you learn to master the fundamentals of the rope system and rappelling (abseiling).
Multi-Pitch Routes
Multi-pitch routes are where the leader (in this case, your instructor) climbs un-aided in order to set a secure pitch/belay. In other words, your instructor will climb on ahead of you, to set the rope into pre-fixed or purposefully set bots. Your responsibility as the second climber will be to remove the bolts as you climb, though in some cases the bolts will be pre-fixed and not for removal. This method ensures that you remain safe.
What you will learn
You will learn a variety of techniques and skills, which will enable you to complete more challenging and demanding climbs. Beginning with the history of mountaineering, you’ll be taught how climbing has evolved into a competitive and varied sport. You will also learn about the ethics and environmental implications of climbing, to ensure you always act responsibly towards the environment and your co-climbers. This is a very important part of the programme.
The course focuses on the following:
• Safety instructions
• Following a lead climb
• Multi-pitch climbing
• Climbing Equipment
• Knots
• Belaying
• Abseiling
• Climbing styles
• Climbing techniques
• Fixed line ascension
• Grading system – the system that determines the difficulty of a climb. While this varies from country to country, there is gradually becoming a universal system of grading. Interested in learning more?
If you are keen to learn more about rock climbing and taking your skills to a higher level, we have a one week advanced course that can be added on or done separately. Want more information? There is a separate information pack available; please contact a Real Travel Adviser for further details.
Accommodation and Meals
During your stay you’ll be accommodated at a hostel located just 2 blocks from Ipanema beach! Rooms will be on a shared dormitory-style basis. This hostel is popular with travellers from all over the world and has all of the necessary facilities to make you comfortable during your stay.
These facilities include:
• Swimming pool (if you don’t like the beach!)
• Internet access
• Cable TV
• Fully-equipped kitchen
• Lockers
• Open social areas Many important amenities are within walking distance i.e. banks, supermarkets, shops etc.
Breakfast is included at the hostel; however, you will need to self-cater for your other daily meals when in Rio. You should budget £30-40/week for this to eat well, more if you wish to eat out on occasion.
Programme Support
During your programme you will have the support of our local coordinator. They will provide you with competent support and assistance (if required) and help you with any questions or support you may need during your stay.
In addition, we will provide you with a 24 hour emergency contact number before you depart, so that you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
Local Orientation
Once you have been met and picked up from the airport, you will be taken to your accommodation to settle in. On your first full day, your coordinators will guide you through your Rio orientation and help to answer any questions you may have. Your orientation will cover:
• Local culture – social norms, traditions and culture
• Expected behaviour – climbing school and accommodation rules
• Safety – areas and places to avoid, what to do in an emergency
• Locations of important amenities – banks, hospitals, embassies
• Transportation and travel – where to go, how to get there, things to do in free time For further information, or to secure your place on this programme, please call the Latin America Team today on 01892 516 164, or email our Latin America Programme Manager at matt.fenton@realgap.co.uk
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