Manchester Indoor Climbing - All Abilities Welcome!! (19.08)
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Indoor climbing centres offer the challenges of climbing that you'll find on natural outdoor structures - simply indoors! It's a fun way to stay fit, you'll quickly begin to develop arm, back, finger and core strength as a result of the many reaches and holds that are repeated through to the completion of a climb. It's a great upper-body workout!
This event is for members of all levels of experience and ability and all are welcome to come along to any of the sessions - complete beginners and experienced pro's! As there’s always a group of us, you’d don’t need to come with a climbing partner.
To come along, you should register via this event page and you will need to pay an entry fee directly to the centre when you arrive, please check their website for entry fee prices and note Outdoorlads has negotiated concession prices if you become a member at the centre.
For your first time climbing with us, please contact the event leader and let him know about your previous climbing experience. If you have not climbed at Manchester Climbing Centre before, they will ask you to demonstrate that you can tie in and belay safely. You will also need to register as a climber with them and you can do this through their website, to save time when you arrive.
Please make sure that you sign up on the event so we know to expect you, but please also let us know if you can no longer attend; you can cancel your attendance on this page until 18:30 on the day of the event. If you have any questions or need any more information just get in touch with the event leader by clicking on their profile below.
We look forward to seeing you climbing soon!
Participation statement
Please note that every person participating should be aware of (and accept) that those members perceived as ‘in charge’ or leading the event are not necessarily qualified, do not need to be qualified, and are not regarded by OutdoorLads, or themselves as ‘technical experts’ but are amateur climbers with some experience and who are happy to impart their knowledge. Any advice given should be considered with this in mind by the recipient.
All those attending the event must also be aware of the centre's own terms and conditions of participation and abide by them, along with any instructions given by the centres staff. Everyone must also take responsibility for their own safety while participating in Indoor climbing events.
What to bring
If you have your own climbing gear i.e. harness, shoes, chalk-bag, Belay plate and screw-gate karabiner, climbing rope, you can bring this along, but please make sure it is in good condition.
As a minimum you will need the use of a climbing harness and a belay device (belay plate and a screw-gate karabiner, or a gri-gri if you have one). If you do not have your own, you will be able to hire what you need directly from the centre. For prices please use the link: www.manchesterclimbingcentre.com/pricing.
There is a changing area at the Manchester Climbing Centre and lockers are available, although you will need to provide your own padlock to secure it.
What to Wear
It is best to wear either shorts, combats or tracksuit bottoms. No jeans or any form of trouser which hampers movement. A t-shirt or vest is also suitable. If you have any OutdoorLads branded clothing then please try and wear this as it will give the group a good level of visibility. Any jewellery such as rings, watches, chains or bangles should be removed before beginning the session to prevent injury.
Food & drink
There is a cafe at the centre where hot and cold drinks along with snacks can be purchased. Bottled drinks can also be purchased here.
Halfway through the event we have a 30 minute break in the cafe.