Rock climbing course for beginners

It depends on the course you choose. The rock climbing course is for complete beginners — you don't need to know anything about climbing.

Trad and multi-pitch courses require some experience — see the details here.

No. Your instructor provides all the climbing gear you need to get started, including a harness, helmet, rope and belay device.

We don't provide climbing shoes, which you can't climb on rock without, so bring your own!

If you have some gear of your own, bring it along. That way you'll get to know the kit you'll keep using after the course.

We run our courses mainly in the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland (the Jura) and in the Rudawy Janowickie range in Lower Silesia.

The location depends on the course. More details here.

It depends on the course you choose.

The rock climbing course usually takes 4 days and the trad climbing course 5 days. Details.

Yes. You receive a certificate confirming you have completed a course that follows the syllabus of the Polish Mountaineering Association (PZA).

After the trad climbing course we can also refer you to a Tatra mountaineering course, provided your instructor rates your skills and safety positively.

Yes, as long as you follow the safety rules we go through before we start.

Our courses are run by certified instructors, and your safety is their priority. On rock there is always some risk of events beyond our control, such as falling rocks or other people.

Accidents are, however, extremely rare.

The minimum age depends on the course.

For rock climbing courses the minimum age is 16, with written consent from a parent or guardian. We accept younger participants only in exceptional cases and arrange sessions for children individually — please get in touch.

There is no upper age limit for adults.

No. Climbing doesn't take superhuman strength. Keep in mind, though, that a course means several days of intense activity outdoors, so you should be reasonably fit and have a basic level of stamina.

You don't need to lift weights, but it's worth getting in shape before the course.

A fear of heights is normal and common among our participants. We teach you how to deal with it and gradually build confidence in a safe setting.

If your fear is so strong that it paralyses you, it's worth starting with a private session with an instructor.

Groups are small, usually 2 to 4 people. That way the instructor can give each participant individual attention.

Bring with you:

• comfortable sportswear
• climbing shoes
• trainers or approach shoes with a grippy sole (they make the walk to the crag easier)
• a 30–40 litre backpack to carry the climbing gear you borrow from your instructor
• a chalk bag
• a jacket or fleece for colder days
• food and water (days last 7–9 hours)

In spring and autumn a flask of tea, gloves and a thin hat that fits under a helmet also come in handy.

In summer, bring tick repellent and sunscreen.

Light rain or cold weather doesn't always mean the day is cancelled. The areas where we climb are often large, and the microclimate can change within a few kilometres, which gives us room to manoeuvre when conditions are poor.

We always choose the crag to make the most of the weather.

If conditions are very bad, we move the session to a climbing wall.

Of course. Many people sign up on their own and join a group, or take the course one-to-one (after arranging it with an instructor).

Yes — independence is the main goal of the course. You learn safe belaying and the basic procedures that let you climb on your own.

Yes. Our climbing courses are also available as gift vouchers!

Just send us an email and we'll prepare a voucher for the course of your choice.

The price includes instruction (7–9 hours a day) and all the gear you need. It does not include transport, food or accommodation.

Choose a course on the Courses page, pick a date and fill in the booking form. You'll also find all available dates on the booking page.

If you have any questions, get in touch by phone or email.