There are still spaces on the half term climbing days running 14th and 15th Feb.If you would like to book please get in touch with me by email at jamieevansclimbing@gmail.com
Here is an excerpt from the course info sheet;
The course will take place at Harrison's Rocks a popular climbing area based approximately 1.5 km (1 mi) south of the village of Groombridge in the county of Kent.
Harrison's Rocks is owned by climbers and is managed on their behalf by the British Mountaineering Council with funding from the English Sports Council.
All of the climbs are "top roped", meaning that there are no leading climbs — this is because all the climbs are quite short, with the highest being approximately 30 feet (9 m) and the lowest being 15 feet (5 m). Most climbs have a ring drilled and set into the rock at the top of the climb, which is where slings are set up to drape over the edge of the rock in order to reduce the friction between the rock and the sling/rope.
The climbing is very good for beginners and for experienced climbers as the climbs are short but technical. New climbers can gain new skills rapidly and older climbers can do the climbs they want without the traditional slog of getting to a climb.
All of the rock at Harrison's is Sandstone, a soft rock which is prone to being worn away. However the area itself is maintained extremely well. For example, the top bolts have been replaced or relocated so that there will be less friction between the rope and the rock.
The rock presents its own unique challenge and can be extremely rewarding once mastered. There are over 200 known climbs at Harrison's.
There is also a 16-pitch campground, set up as a memorial to Julie Tullis, a former club member, who died on K2 in August 1986 after reaching the summit with Kurt Diemberger.
We meet at 11am on the day and climb until around 1530pm, the cost for the course is £40 per person including all kit.
To book please contact me with your preferred date at jamieevansclimbing@gmail.com
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