Services
Booking links will take you to our partner website Climb Hitchin, or Mountain Training.
Coaching (Climb Better)
Coaching can be indoors or outdoors, for outdoors rates will be for a full day (6 hours in a day)
Coaching
A 1:1 or 1:2 session where we can focus on your specific needs such as developing technique, physical development, goals or working on specific areas of your choice.
1-2 people
1 hour 1:1 £55 / 1:2 £65
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1.5 hours 1:1 £80 / 1:2 £90
£5 off subsequent bookings
Regular Coaching
For those interested in regular coaching and development over the longer term, we'll work together to evolve and sustain your climbing progression.
1-2 people
1:1 £50*
1:2 £60*
*You'll get £5 off for each booking which can be applied to your next booking.
Group Coaching
New to climbing and want to focus on your technique and know that you've developed your belaying skills? Or want to work on skills as a group? Then this is for you.
2-4 people
£32.5 per person
1 hour
Performance Plans
For those with a goal or looking to improve over a period of time, a by week plan to provide an overarching direction to regular coaching covering technical, physical and mental development
6 month plan: £100
12 month plan: £175
Remote & ongoing
Remote Coaching
For those looking to check in on their development on the go.
1:1
£20
30 minutes
Online
Indoor Climbing Instruction
Learn to belay (be safe)
For those new to climbing indoors and wanting to develop their rope and belaying skills or for those returning and wanting to refresh their skills to know they are safe.
2-4 people
£60 +£10 per extra person
per 1.5 hours, typically 3 sessions
Learn to lead
For climbers who are looking to develop their skills so they can lead climb and/or belay a lead climber.
2-4 people
£60 +£10 per extra person
per 1.5 hours, typically 4 sessions
Outdoor Climbing
Group rock climbing day
A single-pitch top-roping day for families or groups of friends. A great way to experience outdoor climbing and learn new skills. Can extend to up to 12 people.
4-6 people
£80 per person
1 day
Anchor building
For those looking to setup a top rope and climb outdoors, knowing that you can place gear securely and build a solid anchor using the right equipment is essential.
1-4 people
£190 1st person, £40 pp thereafter
1 day
Climbing/Coaching outdoors
A service for those who want to tailor there day. This is aimed at those who are looking to make the transition to outdoor climbing this day through to do those wanting to develop and push their outdoor climbing.
1-2 people
£190 1st person, £50 pp thereafter
1 day
Sport - Learn to Lead
Sport climbing is the outdoor version of climbing walls. This day is intended for those who are looking to develop their sport climbing skills with the intention of achieving independence.
2/4 people (1-day minimum)
£130 per person, per date
Trad - Learn to Lead
Trad climbing is an adventurous form of climbing where you carry and place your own protection. This day is intended for those who are looking to develop their Trad climbing skills with the intention of achieving independence.
2 people (2-day minimum)
£130 per person, per date
BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing (14+)
Please contact us directly for a private course (best for over 4 participants).
FUNdamentals 1: Movement
For newer climbers developing the foundational movements required for climbing. The workshop primarily focuses on slab or near vertical walls. Required for Foundation Coach and Development Coach.
FUNdamentals 2: Technique
For intermediate climbers, we explore techniques for bouldering, top rope and leading to climb effectively on vertical and gently overhanging terrain. Recommended for Foundation Coach, required for Development Coach.
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FUNdamentals 3: Advanced
Exploring the world of 'advanced' technique from dialing up the challenge on slabs, through to tackling steep overhangs and caves. Desirable for Foundation Coach, and recommended for Development Coach.
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Physical Training 1
An introductory workshop exploring how to develop the key phsycial attributes for climbing in a safe and sustainable way looking at a variety of on and off-wall methods. Recommended for Development Coach.
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Coaching Children
We explore the world of teaching under 18s who have a diverse range of maturities, abilities and motivations requiring a variety of approaches to deliver engaging sessions. Recommended for coaches or instructors who work with children, including NICAS.
Mountain Training Qualification courses
Please contact us directly for a private course (best for over 4 participants).
Boulder Wall Instructor (BWI) Training (16+)
For those interesting in supporting and developing boulderers on man made structure. Please see the Mountain Training website for more details on the Award.
Bouldering Wall Instructor (BWI) Assessment (18+)
For those interesting in supporting and developing boulderers on man made structure. Please see the Mountain Training website for more details on the Award. If you can't see any dates please get in touch.
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Hill walking & Mountaineering
Group walks
Aimed at small groups, these days focus on exploring various locations around the UK. Be it getting a Munro, Wainwright in, or exploring a new part of the UK or something more challenging; the day can be tailored to the needs of your group.
3-6 people
£85 per person
1 day
Bespoke walking days
For those who have a more specific day in mind, we'll work with you to get a plan (or 3!) together to cover your ideal day. This could be focused on specific routes or particular areas of interest.
1-2 people
1:1 £210
1:2 £250
1 day
Develop your Navigation skills
For those who are new to navigation or wanting improve their skills, these 1/2 days are aimed at helping you work on specific skill areas in your local environment. Consider a bespoke day for a longer experience.
1-6 people
£80 +£20 per extra person
1/2 day
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Hill and Mountain skill development
Aimed at those who are looking to improve their proficiency in the countryside. We can cover topics such as kit, preparation, planning, navigation, decision-making and safety.
1-6 people
1:1 £210
+ £40 per extra person
1 day
Steep ground confidence
For those looking to gain experience to take on more challenging environments. This covers topics such as movement, rope work, decision-making, risk management and navigation when preparing for more exposed terrain.
1-6 people
1:1 £210
+ £40 per extra person
1 day
Locations
Indoors: Climb Hitchin (Hitchin), Big Rock (Milton Keynes), others by request.
Outdoors: Primarily the Peak District, but options include North Wales and other locations across the UK by request.
Pricing
Stated fees include instruction and listed specialist equipment. Where transport is charged it will be at the rate stated by HMRC (currently 45p per mile)
