Rock Climbing Company - Guiding & Instruction North Wales & Spain

Rock Climbing - Scrambling - Mountain skills - Via Ferrata

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Welcome to the Rock Climbing Company! We provide tailored climbing instruction and guided experiences in the mountains of Snowdonia, the sea cliffs of the North Wales coast and the main climbing areas of Spain. We welcome all ages and levels of experience. If you are new to climbing, you will learn about it, enjoying it in safe and friendly way. If you already have climbing experience, we can help you to improve and learn new skills.

Rock Climbing - Scrambling - Mountain Skills

Climbing Courses in North Wales & Spain

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The Rock Climbing Company provides tailored instruction and guided experiences in North Wales & Spain.
  • Climbing & Scrambling for beginners: fun, inclusive courses for women - families - universities & schools - corporate
  • Rock Climbing Skills courses: sport & traditional climbing, single & multi pitch climbing
  • Via Ferrata, Scrambling & Mountain Skills courses: scrambles grades 1,2 & 3 - Mountain craft & Navigation
  • Training & long term mentoring for professional qualifications: ML, SPA & MCI

We also offer Via Ferrata, rock climbing courses, outdoor bouldering & guided mountain experiences all over Spain. Please click here for more information on climbing in Spain: www.rockclimbingmalagaspain.com or contact us with your request.

Rock Climbing Courses

Climbing Taster Courses

Individuals, couples & friends can enjoy the mountains of Snowdonia, learning to climb, scramble and abseil, having a lot of fun.

Special Group Activities

Our team building climbing activities provide an opportunity for bigger groups to bond, learn new skills and work together towards the common goal.

Outdoor Climbing Course

Learn the key skills and get the experience you need to climb outdoors safely. This can be a 1 day introduction course or a multi-day & comprehensive climbing course.

Lead Climbing Course

Learn to Lead your own climbs safely and independently. This is a comprehensive course that can be focused on sport climbing, traditional climbing or both.

Self-Rescue for climbers

Learn the extra skills needed to avoid and solve the most common problems when climbing long routes in remote locations.

Performance Sport Climbing

Improve your confidence & movement skills. Work on your weaknesses and make real progress in your climbing performance.

Sea Cliff Climbing Course

Climbing above the sea is a unique and exciting experience. This course will give you the extra skills needed: abseil approaches, rope management and how to ascend fixed ropes if you need to retreat.

Guided Climbing

You can climb the routes you have always wanted to do without worrying about the logistics and maximising your available time. We can easily combine guiding with instruction, learning skills- while climbing.

Scrambling

Scrambling is about climbing easily and fluidly in the mountains using your hands for balance and security.
We provide instructional courses and tailored guided experiences in the beautiful mountains of Snowdonia.

Scrambling Courses:

Learn to Scramble: you will progress from hill walking onto easy scrambling and mountaineering.COURSE DETAILS

Advanced Scrambling: you will learn the rope skills needed to become safe and independent in more challenging routes.COURSE DETAILS

Guided Scrambling: if you are interested in scrambling to the summit of a mountain in Snowdonia, we can guide you there safely. You don't have to worry about route finding, equipment needed or any security aspects.GUIDING DETAILS

Scrambling Challenges: if you have a personal mountain challenge, such as Crib Goch, North ridge of Tryfan plus Bristly Ridge, Cuillin Ridge, etc. We can help you to achieve these or any other personal ambition you might have.CRIB GOCH DETAILS

Mountain skills

We offer Guided Mountain Walks & Mountain Craft instruction throughout North Wales.

Mountain Walking Skills: discover the mountain areas of Snowdonia, ascend one or more of the the Welsh 3000's and learn the skills to walk safely in the mountains of Britain. COURSE DETAILS

Mountain Navigation: learn the skills needed to navigate safely in the mountains, even in poor visibility. COURSE DETAILS

Mountain Expeditions: we can provide training and preparation for some classic mountain challenges: the Welsh 3000's, Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Kilimanjaro...Please contact us with your request.

Our Instructors

The Rock Climbing Company was established in 2006 to provide high quality courses, tailored guiding & instruction in Snowdonia & North Wales.
Our instructors are certified by the Mountain Training Association, (MTA-UK) and the Association of Mountaineering Instructors, (AMI-UK).
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Silvia

MTA id: 53114 - AMI id: 24350
"I have been a rock climbing and mountain instructor for the last 30 years and I really love what I do. I discovered the beauty of the mountains as a young girl and, since then, I have been climbing all over the world. Climbing is my passion and I enjoy sharing it with people who like being in the hills. Helping them to learn new skills and discover beautiful places is the best job I could imagine..."
Personal climbing highlights include: the first female ascent of Fitzroy mountain in Patagonia, the ascent of the North Face of the Eiger as well as becoming British Indoor Climbing Champion in 1994. In traditional climbing, Silvia has climbed up to E7 in the UK. In sport climbing, she was the first female climber to have achieved routes graded 8a in Spain.
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Andy

MTA id: 132114 - AMI id: 95059
"I am an active climber who enjoys doing all the disciplines of rock climbing and mountaineering. I am based in Snowdonia and I have been guiding and instructing for over 20 years. I love being outdoors, delivering tailored courses in the mountains of Snowdonia and the sea cliffs of the North Wales Coast. I enjoy teaching a variety of mountain activities, from scrambling and navigation to learning to lead climb and multi pitch climbing...I hope you can join us soon!"
Andy works as a technical advisor for the main outdoor centres in North Wales and he provides long term mentoring for aspirants to gain professional qualifications: ML (Mountain leader, RCI (Rock Climbing Instructor) and MCI (Mountaineering and rock climbing instructor).
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We have 20 years of teaching experience. Whatever your aspirations, you will learn new skills and enjoy exploring this beautiful mountain area. Please contact us with your enquiry.

Testimonials

My partner and I booked a day of guided multi-pitch trad climbing with Silvi in North Wales for the end of July 2023. As the weather was not great, it was super helpful that by the time we met in the morning, Silvi had already been to our intended crag to check out the conditions. Based on her expert knowledge of the area, we ended up going to a more sheltered place to practice multi-pitch climbing, which was great. Silvi was very friendly and encouraging and showed the right balance of letting us lead and try things ourselves and giving tips for anker points or guidance on how to improve our belay setups and rope management. I'd highly recommend Silvia to anybody looking to climb in North Wales and especially as a women, it was really cool to have a female instructor for a change!

Louisa M

This was my son's first climbing experience outdoors, after many sessions bouldering indoors. Silvia had the patience of a saint, was super friendly and put all our anxieties at ease :-)

Corey was great; he climbed easily and fast; he enjoyed the challenge, he learned the skills very quickly and he had no fear whatsoever! PROUD MUM!!!

Louise F

Silvi is a great climbing instructor, full of enthusiasm and good advice. She clearly has many years' experience, not only on rock, but also in teaching, and was able to tailor our session to our different ages and abilities - from setting up anchors and placing gear to climbing in trainers (!) - while keeping everyone happy and entertained. We all had lovey day out on the crag. Thank you, Silvi!

Sara W

This week my son and I spent 2 days with Silvi on the crags above Betws Y Coed. We had a little climbing experience but mainly from indoor walls. The 2 very full days were instructive, challenging, safe and massively enjoyable. Silvi provided us with gear and throughout the period gave clear and comprehensive instructions regarding its use to keep us secure and comfortable. The rock walls we climbed were all manageable but stimulating, however at all times Sylvia's professional approach kept us supported on the rock. We'll certainly look to schedule further time with Silvi when we're next in Wales.

Jena K

Silvi took me on a scrambling course up the north ridge of Tryfan. I'd never done anything like this before and Silvi was amazing. She explained what I needed to do throughout and skilfully changed the route when needed to keep it challenging but within my capability. I had a great time and would recommend Silvi to anybody who wants to learn to scramble.

Matt B

Fantastic day of rock climbing ,learnt loads from Silvi who is very skilled climber and excellent teacher, our group ranged from 20s to 60+ and we all came away having had an excellent day out ,thoroughly recommended

John L

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North Wales Climbing Areas

Our climbing courses & guided experiences take place in Snowdonia & the North Wales coast.

Climbing venues in North Wales

We provide guided experiences and climbing courses in Snowdonia and the surrounding areas. The nearest towns are Conwy, Betws-y-Coed, Capel Curig, Porthmadog & Llanberis.

On the North Wales coast, we offer sport climbing courses at the crags near Conwy & Llandudno.

Our sea cliff climbing courses take place in the Isle of Anglesey, next to the towns of Valley & Holyhead.

All these areas offer a big choice of accommodation and outdoor activities.

Locations in Spain

We also offer Via Ferrata, rock climbing courses, outdoor bouldering tours & guided experiences all over Spain. Please click here for more information: www.rockclimbingmalagaspain.com

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Below are some pictures of our recent climbing courses & guided experiences in North Wales.
Guided Scrambling in Snowdonia provided by the Rock Climbing Company

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Guided Scrambling in Glyder Fawr

Lead Climbing Course - provided by the Rock Climbing Company -

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Multi pitch climbing course in Tryfan - Snowdonia

Sea Cliff Climbing Course provided by the Rock Climbing Company

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Sea Cliff Climbing Course in Anglesey

Sport Climbing tour - provided by the Rock Climbing Company

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Sport Climbing guided tour near LLandudno

North Ridge of Tryfan - guided mountain day in Snowdonia provided by the Rock Climbing Company

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Learn to Scramble in Snowdonia

Mountain Walking Skills course day in Snowdonia provided by the Rock Climbing Company

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Mountain Walking - Glyder Fach

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Learning to lead climb

Lead climbing Course provided by the Rock Climbing Company

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Sport Climbing - Leading Course

Mountain Navigation Course provided by the Rock Climbing Company

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Navigation Beginners Course

Lead Climbing Course provided by the Rock Climbing Company

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Lead Climbing Course - Tryfan Bach

Lead Climbing Course provided by the Rock Climbing Company

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Outdoor Climbing Course - Llanberis

Performance Climbing Course provided by the Rock Climbing Company - Climbing Instructors

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Performance Sport Climbing Course - Penmaen Head

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 'Trad' (traditional) climbing means that the first climber (the 'leader') places their own protection on their way up the rock face and their partner (the 'second') removes the protection while they are 'seconding' the route.

    Sport climbing is where bolts are already placed in the rock for climbers to clip into as they go up.

  • Snowdonia has a wide range of venues to choose from and often it can be raining at one spot and be sunny at another one.

    On our rock climbing and scrambling courses, we will always use our local knowledge to choose a venue best suited to the prevailing conditions, whilst for navigation courses poor weather can provide realistic conditions which will enhance the learning experience. We will do everything we can to make each day happen, so please arrive prepared for both warm and cold weather because you will be in the mountains.

    We will determine on each morning of the day or course if it has be canceled due to inclement weather causing conditions likely to endanger members of the course (extreme cold, torrential rain or snow). If it is not suitable to climb outdoors, a lot of technical and useful content can be covered successfully in our local climbing wall and this option will be offered to you. Alternatively, you may transfer to another course or another person on an alternative date during the next 3 years and arranged at a mutually convenient date.

  • Fitness required: all our courses involve some physical activity but most are totally suitable for anyone who is healthy and of average fitness. Our instructors will take your actual level of fitness into account and ensure the activities are conducted at a comfortable pace.

    If you do have a medical condition, please use the space provided in the Booking Form to let us know; it is important we know of any and all medical conditions or allergies that affect you because if anything does happen then we are likely to be in a remote area and your health and safety will be in the hands of your instructor. All of our instructors have a valid REC outdoor first aid certificate which is renewed every 3 years and it is a legal requirement of our teaching status.

    Any medical information will of course, be treated in the strictest confidence. If you have any doubts or require clarification, please contact us via email.

    Previous experience: we cater for the absolute beginner to those having substantial experience but wishing to gain new skills or improve certain aspects of their ability. Please check the course notes for your particular course or/and contact us for more details. We are always happy to help.

  • It is not a requirement to attend our activities or courses but we strongly recommend that you take out insurance to cover course cancellation or curtailment. This should also cover you for accidents or if you have to cancel due to reasons beyond your control, such as illness.

    If you are a member of The BMC, you can take advantage of their insurance services via theBMC website. Also, companies likeSnowcardprovide insurance for sports and mountain activities.

  • Taster sessions normally last between 0.5 and 2 days, whilst all other instruction can be any length from 1 to 5 days or more. Many attendees find that there is a great benefit in having at least 2 days of instruction because it allows them to reinforce the new skills whilst still allowing time to enjoy the adventure.

  • We are MCIs -Mountaineering and Climbing instructors- who are full members of Mountain Training Association, UK and the Association of Mountaineering Instructors. This means that we have undertaken rigorous training and assessment processes. We are required to complete continuous professional development courses to ensure excellent standards of safety and high quality guiding and instruction.

    Learning rock climbing and mountain skills with a professional instructor enables you to improve and gain new skills efficiently, in the safest possible manner and maximising your available time.

    You will also gain personal confidence as you increase your climbing skills by having many opportunities to practise them, at your own pace.

    You will enjoy the local knowledge that a climbing instructor has acquired over many years. Bad weather? We will not waste a day; we will just change objectives. Route too crowded? We will move over here; this route is even better. Feeling pressed for time? Don't worry, we know the shortcut home.

    Your climbing experience will be improved with our local knowledge, professional skills and enthusiasm for the adventure at hand.

Climbing Instructor Qualifications

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Contact

Please fill in the interest form to provide more info for bookings.

Location:

Llys Gain, Crafnant Road,
Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0JZ

Call:

+44 (0) 7778 599 330

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