Font, Easter 2008
Who's it for?-
Any climber who wants to have a fun week and improve their technique! However, Masterclass coaching holidays are not for beginners. Our aim is to teach advanced movement skills and mental strategies to people who can already practice the basics. In this way, ‘coaching’ differs fundamentally to climbing ‘instruction’ or ‘guiding’. You must be capable of conducting yourself safely in a bouldering environment and prepared to make your own judgments about safety. We also ask that you are prepared to ‘spot’ other climbers to the best of your ability. We presume by the fact that you accept a place on a Masterclass course that you are prepared to take responsibility for your own actions and safety.
Minimum requirement:
You must be capable of bouldering UK 5a outdoors, or UK 5b indoors (V2 or Font 5+) competently. If you climb any less than this standard then you will simply not benefit from the coaching.If you are in any way unsure about your ability to comply to any of the above requirements then you can ask for an assessment by an instructor at your local climbing wall. Having done this, if you are still unsure then please email us at info@climbingmasterclass.com.
What we expect from you:
Masterclass courses are designed for people who enjoy pushing themselves when climbing. That certainly doesn’t mean on every boulder problem; however, it is impossible for us to coach you if you never step outside your comfort zone. Don’t worry if you have a fundamental desire to push yourself but feel that there are certain factors that may be preventing you. It’s our job to help you with that. However, the coaching simply will not work unless you’re prepared to go for it!We also ask that you come on a Masterclass trip with an open mind. We’ve sent people home who’ve been climbing for over 30 years, climbing 3 grades harder than when they arrived! This is partly due to the effect of the coaching and partly due to the power of a positive atmosphere within the group. We hope that you are the sort of person who is prepared to offer encouraging vibes to the people around you. We start these trips with an empty canvas so be prepared to blow away all previous expectations!
