Kalymnos, September 2008

   Week 1 : 14th - 19th
   Week 2 : 21st - 26th

KalymnosWho's it for
Any competent climber who wants to improve and have an amazing week’s holiday! 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 basic ropework and safety procedures. In this way, 'coaching' differs fundamentally to climbing 'instruction' or 'guiding'. You must be capable of conducting yourself safely in a sport climbing environment. We presume by the fact that you accept a place on a Masterclass course that you are prepared to take responsibility for your own safety and actions, and for anyone who you belay or climb with.
Minimum Requirement
Ideally, you should be capable of leading F6a indoors or F5c outdoors (or UK trad VS) competently, if you climb any less than this standard then it's unlikely that you would benefit fully from the coaching. If you are keen to improve your climbing but are unsure about your ability to comply with any of the above requirements then you can either ask for an assessment by an instructor at your local climbing wall or just drop us an email at info@climbingmasterclass.com to discuss.
What we expect from you
Masterclass courses are designed for people who enjoy pushing themselves when climbing. That certainly doesn't mean on every route, 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!