Had your eyes on some difficult, long rock climbs, but you haven’t had the chance to pull it off yet? Leave it to the experts to get you on the routes of your dreams. In this course led by UIAGM guide Pablo Ruiz Seco, and pro-climber Edu Marin, you will learn everything you need to know to tackle hard multipitch climbs.
Seco was a past member of the Spanish Youth Alpine Team and has opened routes in the Himalayas. Edu has redpointed the world’s hardest multipitch, Walhala 9a+ in China. This team of experts will show you the best practices for safely approaching hard multipitch climbs.
Whether you are an experienced multipitch climber looking for a challenge or if you are a confident single pitch sport climber searching for a new experience, this camp has what you need. You will leave this camp with a deep understanding of multipitch safety and learn to execute your multipitch ascents with technical excellence and efficiency.
In addition to equipment handling, you will also gain an understanding of risk management. Many multipitch routes are found in alpine environments. To safely execute multipitch climbs, it is important to evaluate the risks associated with high altitude, weather, mountain obstacles, and other potential hazards. It is important to understand how to plan your adventures and how to escape if the need arrives.
When attempting a difficult multipitch climb, conditions must be perfect. In this course we will ensure your competence as a multipitch climber. You will learn how to plan and prepare - both technically and mentally - for your multipitch climbing endeavors. This course includes:
While some guides may only help you to get up the routes, in this course, we make sure you become a competent multipitch climber for all your adventures to come. Over the course of a week, you will learn about rope management, become literate in multipitch safety, and of course the best way to learn things is to do them as much as possible so you spend a lot of time climbing the variety of beautiful routes in Riglos.
Here is what we planned for you.
Weather is always a factor, but learning can happen rain or shine.
At Rockbusters, our goal is to deliver the best quality and quantity of climbing without compromise. Safety is our first priority, fun is our second. This is why we only work with professional rock climbing guides and coaches. In this camp you will gain understanding of critical safety protocols. Once we have safety covered, it’s time to enjoy climbing to its fullest.
Have a breakfast, do some stretching and get ready for a big day climbing.
8-9amAll aboard! We pack into the van or get ready for a hike and head off to the crag.
Starting climbing depending what was agreed night before (big multipitch or few practice routes).
10am - 2pmLunchtime! Pull out your packed lunch and relax on sun with great views. This is also a good time to snap some photos.
Continue climbing. Big wall does not fall in you pocket for free.
2.30 - 7pmGrab a beer/vine, day evaluation and planing for tomorrow.
Time to get something to eat to refill tanks for tomorrow. Who knows where the night will lead…
8.30pmThere are no rules but most of us will be in bad this time!
There is a basic shared accommodation organized by Rockbusters (15€ - 25€ a night). Our main goal is to integrate you into the local climbing communities and for these purposes we use local climbing hostels, cottages, campsites or places run by local climbers. Feel free to reach out to adjust these settings to your personal satisfaction.
Upon arrival before you get to the place of your final destination you will need to stop in the store to shop for breakfast and lunch food for the week. Usually there is equiped kitchen with refrigerator in the place and close by shops to replenish supplies.
There are plenty restaurants and bars in to have dinner. Communal dinners can be organized if required.
More info will be provided after booking/inquiring!
We provide all the gear, but you will need to bring your own reasonably tight climbing shoes and harness. We have belay devices, slings, and helmets, but you might prefer to bring your own. We strongly suggest bringing a down jacket, a hat, a rain jacket, a pair of comfortable approach shoes, head lamp, sleeping bag, and a backpack big enough for carrying lunch and gear to the crag.
