For those who are completely new to the sport, bouldering is a form of free climbing on small rock formations or, in this case, an artificial wall without the use of ropes or harnesses. It was initially used as a method of training for roped climbs or mountaineering and helped to increase stamina and finger strength at a safe distance from the ground.
In no time you’ll be foot swapping, stepping through and smearing before you know it!
When it comes to climbing, planning your route is a hugely important part of scaling the heights and with varying degrees of route difficulty there’s a challenge for everyone. You’ll learn all about belaying and a number of bouldering skills can be transferred to climbing but planning and efficient movement are the key!
Speed climbing is simply that! Matching sections of wall for you to race side by side to the top of the wall – fastest to the top wins!
Thursday 11 July
| Time | Session | Description |
|---|
| 09:30 – 10:30 | An introduction to Climbing | For all abilities to learn more about climbing |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | An introduction to Bouldering | For all abilities to learn more about bouldering |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Open Speed Climbing | want to be the next speed wall champion? Now’s your chance to scale the wall in the fastest time possible! |
Saturday 20 July
| Time | Session | Description |
|---|
| 09:30 – 10:30 | An introduction to Climbing | For anyone interested in learning more about climbing |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Climb Fit | Strength and conditioning for climbing with Deio |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Open Speed Climbing | Want to be the next speed wall champion? Now’s your chance to scale the wall in the fastest time possible! |
Tuesday 23 July
| Time | Session | Description |
|---|
| 09:30 – 10:30 | An introduction to Climbing | For all abilities to learn more about climbing |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | An introduction to Bouldering | For all abilities to learn more about bouldering |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Open Speed Climbing | Want to be the next speed wall champion? Now’s your chance to scale the wall in the fastest time possible! |
Thursday 25 July
| Time | Session | Description |
|---|
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Climb Fit | Strength and conditioning for climbing with Deio |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | An introduction to Climbing | For anyone interested in learning more about climbing |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Open Speed Climbing | Want to be the next speed wall champion? Now’s your chance to scale the wall in the fastest time possible! |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | An introduction to Climbing | For anyone interested in learning more about climbing |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | An introduction to Bouldering | For all abilities to learn more about bouldering |
Join us on Thursday 1 August for a Sporting Club preview before our official opening on Friday 2 August.
Please email sportingclub@gleneagles.com or call 01764 694248 to book your place at any of our taster experiences below.
