Course FOUR

To join the course, you should be able to tie in using a retraced figure-eight knot, safely belay a lead climber, clip quickdraws on lead, catch a lead fall, tie the essential climbing and mountaineering knots, abseil safely, and belay a second climber from an anchor. Completion of Courses ONE and TWO is recommended but not required. Completion of Course THREE, or equivalent knowledge and experience, is required.

• One-day course
• 3–8 participants: CZK 2 640 per person
• Course for two: CZK 3 900 per person

The course covers:

• the principles of safe movement on rock, climbing terminology (equipment and standard climbing commands), and partner checks;
• tying in safely, and correct top-rope climbing and belaying;
• belaying and abseiling from a belay station; and
• clipping fixed protection on the rock face and essential climbing knots.

The price includes a qualified rock climbing instructor (maximum of 4 climbers per instructor), shared climbing equipment (ropes, slings, carabiners, belay devices and quickdraws), and the rental of a harness, climbing shoes and a helmet. If you require rental equipment, please specify this in the booking notes.

The price does not include meals or transport.

The course is suitable for adults and young people aged 15 and over when accompanied by an adult.

We reserve the right to cancel the course if the minimum number of participants is not reached. Missed lessons cannot be rescheduled, replaced or refunded. The course takes place at one of the crag areas in Prague or the Central Bohemia Region and is organised by the HO SmíchOFF, z.s. association.

Essential equipment: harness, climbing shoes and a climbing helmet (available to rent from us at the climbing centre – please mention this in your booking comments), comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for the weather, a snack and drink, your health insurance card, and valid accident insurance covering high-risk sports.

Recommended equipment: an ATC or tube-style belay device, a personal tether, a Prusik loop, three locking carabiners, a first-aid kit, and any other items you would normally take for a day outdoors. If you already own any of this equipment, please bring it with you. If not, don’t worry – we have plenty of equipment available for you to use.