Category: Rock Climbing Instructor tips

Problem solving for Rock Climbing Instructor assessment

An important part of the SPA assessment (and a vitally important part of our working day on the crags) is providing a safe environment for ourselves and our groups.

Top roping for Rock Climbing Instructor assessment

Top roping is an important (and often neglected) part of the group climbing experience. It is a great addition to bottom roping and can help give your group a full and varied day.

Bottom roping for Rock Climbing Instructor assessment

The rigging for bottom rope set-ups for group climbing is not that different from setting up a releasable abseil, top rope, or belay at the top of a lead climb – they all need bombproof protection and equalised anchors.

Lead climbing for Rock Climbing Instructor assessment

You’ll already have a number of lead climbs, outdoors, with leader placed protection, under your belt. Now the fun part of SPA begins – getting out on the crags climbing.

Get ready for your Rock Climbing Instructor assessment

Follow my pointers on releasable abseil set ups, and over the next few weeks we’ll have everything you need to know for your SPA covered.