Mersey Weaver
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Clogwyn Artificial Climbing Permit Course
February 3 @ 9:00 am - February 4 @ 4:00 pm
£10.00 – £34.00
We are running a residential Artificial Climbing Permit Course from our Clogwyn Activity Centre in Bangor, North Wales.
The course will cover what you need to know to eventually gain either an Artificial Leadership or Artificial Supervisory Top Rope Climbing Permit so you can take young people climbing. Assessments are also possible on the weekend if you have existing experience.
The course can accommodate up to ten adult leaders. We are prioritising Leaders from Mersey Weaver, Conway and Anglesey & Snowdonia Districts first. If after 9 December places remain, we are happy to open up places to other Districts in Cheshire, Wales and further afield!
We are offering three types of ticket:
- Day Visitor – £10
- With overnight accommodation (one night) – £22
- With overnight accommodation (two nights) – £34
Tea and Coffee provided during the day, but if staying over night you will self cater. There are plenty of supermarkets, restaurants and takeaways in Bangor we can recommend. The Centre provides a very comfortable place to stay and has a lounge with TV and Pool table. We hope course attendees will make the most of the opportunity to network and socialise with other Scouters.
Course Syllabus
- Responsibilities of a permit holder
- Group management
- Risk assessment
- Weather
- Technical ability and skills
- Emergency Procedures
- Knowledge and use of equipment
Day one |
Day two |
|---|---|
| 09:30 – Intro – Types of Permit, POR, Checklist, Kit, Safety
10:30 – Break 11:00 – Kit Up, climb demo and activity. 12:30 – Lunch 13:00 – Back on the wall 15:30 – Break for Cuppa and chat 16:00 – Leave for home |
09:30 – Review previous day.
10:30 – Break 11:00 – Rescues (stuck climber), tailing, bell ringing, 12:00 – Lunch 13:00 – Assessment 16:00 – Leave for home |
How to get here
The Clogwyn Centre is easily accessible by road and is in Port Penrhyn right next door to the Castle. It takes about a hour and twenty minutes to drive here  from Cheshire. However, the centre can also be easily reached by Rail via Bangor Station with links from Warrington, Runcorn, Frodsham, Helsby, Chester and Crewe. It is a twenty minute walk from the station to the centre.
What to wear and bring
- Warm Synthetic Outdoor Clothing (although the wall is indoors it can get quite cold)
- Approach Shoes or Trainers
- Climbing Shoes (if you have them)
- Your own harness and belay device (if you prefer)
- A copy of your logbook
- Packed lunch for both days
- Water bottle
For overnight accommodation:
- Sleeping Bag
- Pyjamas
- Towel and Wash Kit
- Food