ADVENTURE ESSENTIALS
ROCK CLIMBING
Our Workshops
1 DAY
Essentials
A practical introduction to rock climbing that builds confidence on the wall and teaches essential beginner skills.
✓ Get hands-on with equipment, knots, and top-rope belaying in a safe and supportive environment
✓ Learn fundamental movement skills, footwork, and body positioning on the wall
✓ Build trust and confidence through guided climbing with an experienced instructor
Ideal for anyone new to climbing who wants a fun, safe, and welcoming introduction to the sport.
1 DAY
Lead Climbing
A practical course developing the technical skills and confidence to lead climb on indoor walls and real outdoor rock.
✓ Master safe clipping technique, rope management, and lead falls to climb with control and confidence
✓ Refine movement efficiency through improved body positioning, balance, and route reading
✓ Learn core climbing knots and how to manage risk across a range of outdoor rock environments
Ideal for top-rope climbers ready to take the next step and lead outdoors safely and confidently.
1 DAY
Abseil / Rappeling
A practical workshop developing the skills and confidence to abseil and rappel safely in outdoor environments.
✓ Learn correct abseil setup, device selection, and anchor attachment for safe descents
✓ Develop controlled descending technique on real rock across a range of terrain types
✓ Understand safety checks, communication protocols, and group management on the abseil
Ideal for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts wanting to descend rock faces safely and confidently.
1 DAY
Anchor Building
A practical workshop covering the skills and techniques needed to build safe and reliable anchors for rock climbing.
✓ Learn to assess rock features and build multi-point anchors using natural and bolt protection
✓ Understand load distribution, redundancy, and anchor equalization principles
✓ Practice setting up anchors in real outdoor environments
Ideal for climbers wanting to lead outdoors safely and build confidence in anchor construction.
1 DAY
Advanced Anchor Building
A practical workshop building on foundational anchor skills to develop more complex and versatile anchor systems for challenging rock environments.
✓ Build and evaluate multi-directional anchors for varied rock terrain and protection types
✓ Explore advanced equalization techniques, including self-equalizing and pre-equalized systems
✓ Apply critical thinking to anchor assessment, backup systems, and situational problem-solving
Ideal for climbers ready to refine their anchor skills and take on more technical and committing outdoor routes.
1 DAY
Rope Rescue
A practical workshop developing the skills and knowledge to perform rope-based rescues in rock climbing environments.
✓ Learn partner rescue techniques including assisted and unassisted hoisting systems
✓ Practise escaping the belay, passing knots, and managing a loaded rope under tension
✓ Apply rescue decision-making in realistic outdoor climbing scenarios
Ideal for climbers leading outdoors who want to be prepared to assist in an emergency and manage unexpected situations on the rock.
Upcoming Dates
Not seeing a time that fits your schedule? Feel free to reach out and we’ll do our best to find a slot that works for you.
WHO WE ARE
Based in Avondale, Auckland, AdventureWorks is a Private Training Establishment (PTE) driven by a passionate team of tutors and instructors for 22+ years.
Our purpose is simple: to inspire individuals to reach their highest potential. We achieve this through innovative outdoor training that prioritizes hands-on, participant-focused learning.
By combining real-world experiences with tailored coaching, we empower you to grow personally and professionally in a way that is impactful and relevant to your goals.
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