Rock Climbing Courses

Distant Horizons offer a full range of rock climbing courses, technical workshops, coaching and development process and also professional guiding services. With being based in the Ullswater valley we have great access to numerous valley and mountain crags that are ideally suited for the variety of courses we run. Our company is unique in that we have our own private all-weather indoor climbing and training centre at our headquarters in Watermillock by Ullswater. This amazing facility is purpose built and enables us to offer our clients a wide range of training in many aspects of rock climbing prior to venturing out onto the rock and to use as a wet weather alternative.

We offer the following climbing courses:

• Taster Rock Climbing Session & Abseiling
• Beginners Rock Climbing Weekend
• Advanced Rock Climbing Skills
• Multi-pitch ropework Skills
• Guided Classic Rock Ascents
• Self Rescue Techniques
• Big Wall & Aid Climbing Techniques
• Portaledge use for big wall ascents
• Pulley Systems & Hauling Techniques
• Drytooling Skills

We provide:

• Professional guides & instructors
• Superb technical equipment including:
  • Petzl Helmets
  • Petzl Harnesses
  • La Sportiva/Scarpa & Red Chilli rock shoes
  • Mammut 'Granite 30L' rucsacs
  • Mountain Hardwear XCR Goretex Shell Jackets
• CD/DVD with footage and photos of your experience

We work with individuals, couples and small to large groups throughout the year. Why not ask about our weekend climbing courses where can run these to suit your requirements and advise of local accommodation options.

Call us today for more information on 017684 86465