Hazel Findlay MENTAL COACHING
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EXAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1 - Pick up from Barcelona airport at times to suit the group as a whole. Welcome dinner on the first night and a relaxed discussion about the week ahead, people's abilities and ambitions for the week.
Day 2 - Warm up climbing, tasting the rock, searching for everyones limits, strong/weak points.... getting started
Day 3 - More climbing. Gaining confidence and improving climbing technique for intermediates and advanced under Dailas supervision. Night video analysis.
Day 4 - Getting on fire. Searching for some challenging on-sights and project and working out the moves. Mental preparation before striking the route.
Day 5 - Time to add some technical coaching. Finding and working a red-point project for the advanced.
Day 6 - Discussion and practice on red-pointing, flash, and onsite methods. Making sure everyone is having fun and progressing their technique on the rock.
Day 7 - Consolidate our week work. Finish those projects we started and lock in the skills we learned. It's time for the farewell dinner and party for those with some energy.
Day 8 - Everyone gets back to the bus station or airport safe and sound and we say goodbye - until next time.
Note: Everyone needs a rest day but we don't fix these into the itinerary. Listen to your body and take break when you need it.
DIFFICULTY
For climbers leading at least f6a (5.10a, HVS, ...) through to experts leading at F8, our team with Hazel will plan the days so that everyone climbs as much they can and gets all the coaching they need.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
Pick up and drop off at Barcelona Airport at times agreed to suit the group. Other locations can be accommodated on request.
As much coaching and guiding as you want and need, from Daila Ojeda and our Rockbusters team.
Transport between.
Shared rooms in a range of basic bungalows at the camp site or climbing hostals which has hot showers, free wifi, and chilled after-climbing atmosphere.
All safety equipment including quick draws, ropes, harness , helmet - but feel free to bring your own.
ANY EXTRAS?
Evening group meals are provided on request at a cost of 15€ each. There will normally be 2 dishes on offer and you can go for both. We also include wine .. in reasonable quantities !
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
Flights, travel and climbing insurance and all other food are not included. You will also need to BRING YOUR OWN CLIMBING SHOES
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Accommodation
Upon arrival you can stop in store to shop for breakfast and lunch food for the week. There is refrigerator in the hostel, and there are shops in Leonidio to replenish supplies.
There are plenty restaurants and bars in Leonidio to have dinner. Communal dinners can be organized if required.
Included in our price
- - Individualized coaching - Climbing safety equipment & gear - Airport pick up and drop off are organized by shared rental cars FREE of CHARGE - Transportation between crags FREE of CHARGE - Accommodation FREE of CHARGE
Not included
- - Transportation to Spain - Travel & climbing insurance - Food & drinks (group dinner can be purchased for €15 per meal)
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.
We welcome intermediate to expert climbers. To get the most out of this coaching camp we recommend that you are leading comfortably in grades you climb, min F6a (5.10). Grades range from F6 to F8 (5.10 - 5.13)
Our number one goal is to get over your fear so be prepared to be pushed out of your comfort zone.
This is a climbing trip and our number one goal is to maximize your time spent on the rock.
Worries free climbing vacation. Book your flights and leave rest to us. We sort out all logistics for you.
More Information
More about this trip
Is a fear of falling or lack of confidence stopping you climbing at your peak level? Well you’re not alone. We all get scared on the face, freezing up or losing faith in our own technical ability. That’s why mental strength is just as important as the physical side of climbing.
If fear is holding you back, then you can work on the psychological side of climbing with mental coaching from Hazel Findlay. Hazel is one of the boldest climbers in the world, and it’s in large part thanks to her mental toughness.
Having studied philosophy at university and then continued to delve in the psychological side of climbing, there’s no one who knows more about the mental challenges we meet on the face.
Why we get scared
Almost all climbers experience fear – it’s all part of the thrill and a healthy biological and genetic reaction to heights. We’re programmed to avoid danger and exposure, and there’s nothing natural about finding yourself on a terrifying high ball.
When climbing at a height, negative internal dialogues start to override the rational side of climbing. You can be 100% certain about the safety of your setup and confident in your own ability, but still fear allows the doubts to kick in.
Training to overcome fear
At first, it might seem like the physical side of climbing is the toughest part. But over time muscles develop and skills improve making the physical aspects easier. However, the mental side of climbing also requires training and reprogramming the mind can take a lot longer.
Working with Hazel, you’ll learn to control the negative internal dialogues. You’ll talk through your fears, thinking about and exploring the root causes of the problem.
It’s only by addressing your mental weaknesses that you can overcome them. By developing practical exercises that work on these issues, you can learn to remove the stress from the situation, control fear and overcome mental blocks.
How does mental training work?
Because we’re all individuals and have different sets of fears, there’s no set training programme. Hazel will work with you one-on-one to identify and address your weaknesses.
You’ll learn how to feel comfortable in stressful situations and how to manage your fear. You will also discover the need for ongoing ‘maintenance’. Just like you can lose physical condition, mental fitness also needs to be regularly exercised.
Who is suitable?
Hazel is not a regular climbing instructor so her coaching is best suited to people who can already climb at a competent level. You’ll need to have a good technique, climbing at levels HVS, 6a, 5.9 and above. You also need to belay safely.
The type of climbing you enjoy or specialise in can vary – including sport, trad or bouldering – as Hazel will make her coaching specific to your needs.
About the course
Hazel will be running her mental coaching programme with Rockbusters in Spain in July. It’s open to between 10 and 12 people, with members of the Rockbusters team on hand to climb with to practice your new mental strategies on the face.
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