WORKSHOPS & SOCIALS
Beginners Tips & Tricks
These sessions are perfect for those new to the sport – learn the basics of bouldering and grab some handy tips & tricks from our staff in a session that’s ideal for newly registered climbers.
Our instructors will provide a tour of the facilities and be on-hand throughout to answer any questions you might have about bouldering whilst also giving you the chance to meet other new climbers.
- Price: Free for members, punch card holders and day pass customers
- Duration per session: 1hr 15 minutes
- Max group size: 15
- Open to everyone following a first visit. Please note that this is not an induction course which can be found here.
Please note standard entry fee applies. All newly registered climbers at Stronghold benefit from free rental shoes and chalk for the first 3 weeks of joining
Basics of Movement - 2 weeks
For beginner and intermediate climbers who find themselves lacking the fundamental skills to move well on the climbing wall.
Learn why we move the way we do, and how we can be more efficient with our movement to climb with as little effort as possible.
Core skills:
Rock Overs | Foot swaps | Hold Types | Flagging/Twisting
- Price: £70 non-members / £55 members
- Ratio: 1:6 (minimum of 3 bookings needed to run the class)
- Duration per session: 1 hour 15 minutes
Conquering the Steep - 2 weeks
This class will introduce the skills needed for over-hang climbing and how we can use our fundamental climbing techniques to be just as effective on steeper walls as they would be on a slab or vertical wall.
This program welcomes climbers who climb V2 and above.
Core skills:
Twisting (Drop knees) | Flagging | Using our legs | Core tension
- Price: £70 non-members / £55 members
- Ratio: 1:6 (minimum of 3 bookings needed to run the class)
- Duration per session: 1 hour 15 minutes
We can reimburse you for the rest of the sessions you have left or postpone your program to the next one available.
You need to be 18 years or older to join.
You are provided with rental shoes if needed and chalk for the session, the climbing and gym equipment for warming up is included as well.
If you can’t make a week then please let us know as soon as possible and you can be put on to the next consecutive round for the week you have missed.
As a member your entry is included in the price of the program however if you a punch card holder or a non-member then you will have to pay for the price of an entry to the wall or use a punch/entry.
Whether you are a new climber to the gym, a member, or a day pass climber you can join the 4-week classes.
Please arrive 15 minutes early as we need to start promptly to cover everything on the plan.