SPORT CLIMBING BASICS:
LEARN TO LEAD & CLIMB OUTDOORS
Six climbing days (rest day optional) closing the gap between gym confidence and actual outdoor competence — top-rope to lead, plastic to limestone, on real routes in Sella.
- Sella
- Beginner–Intermediate
- 21 – 28 November 2026
- 6 Days Climbing
- 8
- Group Size
- 2
- Min. Participants
- €950
- Price
Indoor holds don't wobble, don't have loose flakes, and definitely don't need you to place your own protection. This course closes that gap completely — top-rope to lead, plastic to limestone, gym confidence to actual outdoor competence.
Six days of hands-on coaching covering everything from proper belaying and dynamic catches to cleaning anchors and clipping strategy, on real sport routes in Sella — one of Spain's most beginner-friendly, route-dense limestone destinations.
Small groups, max 6:1 coach ratio, and a genuine finish line: leaving able to pack your gear and go climb outdoors on your own, anywhere.
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Location
- Sella
- Level
- Beginner–Intermediate
- Group Size
- Maximum 8
- Coaches
- Laszlo Juhasz & Petra Pivoňkova & Arturo Aparicio
- Price
- €950
One unforgettable week
Costa Blanca, Spain
2–3 months indoor experience
Max 6:1 coach ratio
Coach may vary by date
Guiding & coaching included
Other Dates
This Course Travels Too
Sport Climbing Basics runs year-round across Sella, Margalef, and Frankenjura. Here's the full calendar.
- Oct€950
- Nov€950
- Feb€990
- Apr€1,050
- Jun€1,050
- Jul€1,050
- Oct€1,050
- Nov€990
Real Rock, First Leads
Clips, Confidence
& Your First Real Lead
No stock photos, no staged sends — just climbers taking their first real steps outdoors in Sella.
The Gym-Only Climber
Solid indoors, never led outside, and tired of winging it with a friend who "kind of knows what they're doing." A real structured transition, finally.
The Cautiously Ambitious Beginner
You've got 2–3 months of regular climbing under your belt and you're ready to build real skills, not just log more mileage on plastic.
The Friend Group Booking Together
This course works for individuals, couples, or a whole crew of gym friends ready to make the leap outdoors together.
Technique
- Choosing & caring for gear that keeps you alive
- Movement skills & efficient footwork
- Perfect balance over your centre of gravity
- Overhang basics: side-stepping, drop knee, flagging, heel hooking
- Cleaning anchors — keeping all your gear
Mental Game
- Basic understanding of outdoor risks
- Climbing calls & communication that get your message across
- Redpoint & onsight attempts on new climbs
- Personalized coaching to break through mental barriers
- Trusting gear you've placed yourself for the first time
Tactics
- Belaying & lead belaying, catching falls dynamically
- Setting up top-ropes
- Clipstick timing & pre-clipping the first draw
- Lead climbing techniques from the ground up
- Long-term progression beyond the course
- 08:30
- Morning Briefing
Crag plan, conditions check, coffee
- 09:30
- Guided Climbing Block
Belaying, movement & technique coaching on selected lines
- 13:00
- Crag Lunch & Reset
Packed lunch, rest, questions answered
- 14:30
- Afternoon Session
First lead attempts, or more top-rope mileage — your call
- 18:30
- Pack Down & Return
Back to base, gear sorted for tomorrow
- 20:00
- Dinner & Debrief
Spanish food, good company, tall tales from the day
| Where You're At | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Leading | Top-rope only | Confident lead climbing |
| Gear placement | Someone else's job | Your own, trusted |
| Route reading | Guesswork | Real outdoor judgment |
| Partner reliance | Total | Optional |
| Anchor cleaning | Never done it | Second nature |
| Outdoor independence | — | ✓ |
Sella, Spain
The Venue
Tucked into the hills of the Costa Blanca, Sella packs an enormous density of routes into a compact, sunny area — making it one of the friendliest places in Europe to take your first outdoor steps.
The variety here means you'll see slabs, verticals, and gentle overhangs all in the same week — exactly the range of terrain a genuinely well-rounded beginner course needs.
- Nearest Airport
- Alicante
- Rock Type
- Limestone
- Climate in Late Oct/Nov
- 16–24°C
- Style
- Beginner-friendly, high route density
Your Coaching Team
World-Class Coaches
Laszlo Juhasz
Meet guideGuide & Coach
Climbing since he was 16 in Hungary, Laszlo has since traveled widely, from alpine peaks to the big walls of Yosemite. He's coached and instructed for over a decade, and says simply: "I prefer to grade it as I enjoy it."
Petra Pivoňkova
Meet guidePerformance Coach
Petra didn't discover climbing until she was 25, but swapped the Czech Republic for Spain and never looked back — and that late start makes her especially good at coaching climbers just starting their own journey.
Arturo Aparicio
Meet guideGuide & Coach
Arturo found climbing after years of surfing in Tenerife, and never looked back. These days he lives out of his van chasing new projects, bringing that same patient, easygoing energy to coaching newer climbers.
Results
What Past Climbers Say
Miha Popovic, who's since gone on to coach for Rockbusters himself, has described leaving one of these courses with a clear set of new tips on how to train and what to actually focus on next — even after just a couple of days.
I'd top-roped for two years and never once led outside. By day three I was placing my own gear and actually trusting it.
Came with three friends from my gym. We all left able to go climb completely on our own. Worth every cent.
Accommodation & Logistics
We Sorted the Boring Bits
Accommodation
Basic shared accommodation in local climbing hostels, cottages, campsites, or places run by local climbers. Higher-standard accommodation available on personal request.
Getting There
Fly into Alicante for both arrival and departure. Local transport is organised once you land.
Gear
All safety equipment provided — ropes, draws, helmets, slings. Bring your own shoes and harness if you have preferences; we've got spares if you don't.
Group Size
up to 8 participants, max 6:1 coach ratio. Minimum 2 to run the course — otherwise we offer an equivalent alternative or a full refund.
What's Included
Full Package
- Guiding — local knowledge & route selection for your level
- Individualized coaching — technical, mental, and tactical
- Climbing safety equipment — ropes, draws, helmets, slings
- Basic shared accommodation — local climbing hosts
Not included
- Transportation
- Climbing and travel insurance
- Food & drinks
FAQ
Common Questions
What level do I need to be?
At least 2–3 months of regular indoor climbing with basic top-rope safety skills. Suitable for women, men, and children from 15 years old.
Can I book with friends or as a couple?
Yes — this course works well for individuals, couples, or groups of friends booking together.
Do I need my own gear?
Bring climbing shoes and a harness you trust. We provide belay devices, helmets, and slings, plus a full kit list once you book (down jacket, headlamp, sleeping bag, backpack).
Is food included?
Food arrangements and any included meals are confirmed before departure.
What if fewer than 2 people book?
We need a minimum of 2 participants to run the course. If numbers don't add up, we'll offer an equivalent (or better) alternative, or a full refund. No hard feelings.
Where do I fly in and out of?
Alicante International Airport, for both arrival and departure.
Reserve Your Place
Ready to Lead Your First Route?
Spaces fill fast, and we only run this course with a minimum of 2 participants. Secure your spot now — or drop us a line first if you've got questions.
Questions first? Email info@rockbusters.net or catch us on WhatsApp — we reply fast.