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Outdoor Climbing Coaching

Rock & Sun Outdoor Climbing Coaching

The Rock & Sun Outdoor Climbing Coaching Courses aim to maximise and develop your rock climbing ability and enjoyment, whatever your previous climbing experience. At all levels, Rock & Sun instruction and coaching is geared to target and develop the key elements: technique, balance, movement, and mental approach. To get an idea of some of the things you will learn during the week, please read our blog. 

Two examples of useful blog articles: Outdoor Climbing Coaching and A fresh look at fall practice.

Climb 2 grades harder within one week

Whatever your present rock climbing grade, each course level will enable you to observe, practice and acquire a wide range of effective techniques and skills for increased confidence and performance.

Consolidation of learnt skills is deliberately thorough at each level to enable best understanding of how to progress your climbing skills independently.

Most of our clients come away having climbed two grades harder than they have ever climbed on real rock before!

Climbing Coaching at Your Level

The information below gives an indication of what the different coaching levels are about and who they are for. Please contact us if you are not entirely sure which level would suit your climbing experience and aspirations best. Describe us what you have done so far, indoors and on real rock, toprope and lead, over how many years. And let us know what you would especially like to work on in your climbing. Based on that our team will advise you which Outdoor Climbing Coaching course is best for you.

Level 1 – Up to 6b / 5.10c

This level is ideal for three different groups of climbers. First of all, for those who have little outdoor climbing experience and want to learn how to move efficiently on real rock before they develop inefficient movement patterns. Second, it is for climbers who have been on a sport climbing holiday with Rock & Sun. During the holiday you would have received some tips and advice on how to improve your climbing. This time you are coming back for more climbing coaching. Finally, it is for those who may have many years of climbing experience, indoors and outdoors, but find themselves struggling to break through the F6a (5.10a) level. Being able to confidently and comfortably lead climb F6a opens up many outdoor climbing opportunities.

Video analysis and climbing drills are two of the instruments used on this course to improve your climbing and bring it to the next level.

The Costa Blanca has many crags with a wide spread of grades. So your climbing instructor will easily be able to coach someone on a F5 and someone on a F6b at the same time.

Level 2 6b-7b / 5.10d-5.12b

The second level of the Outdoor Climbing Coaching Course is ideal for many types of climbers. First of all, it is for climbers with at least a few years of climbing experience, indoors as well as outdoors. Already able to lead climb F6b, and now wanting to progress to climbing F6c/7b. Also, many of our returning clients come on a level 2 Outdoor Climbing Coaching Course. You have for instance done the Outdoor Climbing Coaching Level 1 or have been with us on one of our Sport Climbing Holidays. This course is also for those climbers who have been climbing for years or decades. You know you are doing some things right, but you would like to know and understand what it is. On this course we will thoroughly analyse and break down your movement pattern to understand what you are already good at, and to see where the points of improvement lie. With this knowledge and by doing specific climbing exercises to work on your weaker points, we will aim to bring your climbing to the next level.

Finally, this Outdoor Climbing Coaching Course is ideal for those that have climbed for instance 6c or 7a in the past, but are prone to climbing injuries. Often climbing injuries are related to inefficient movement patterns. For instance by pulling on the arms more than necessary and thereby putting a strain on fingers, elbows and shoulders. With climbing coaching you will learn to understand how to move efficiently, maximising using your legs to create upward movement.

Video analysis and climbing drills are two of the instruments used on this course to improve your climbing and bring it to the next level.

The Costa Blanca has many crags with a wide spread of grades. So your climbing instructor will easily be able to coach someone on a F6b and someone on a F7b at the same time.

Outdoor Climbing Coaching
 Video Analysis

Take this unique opportunity to watch yourself climb and have your climbing movement patterns analysed by our very experienced climbing coaches.

Exceeded my expectations

It was just as outlined in the online materials. An amazing experience, well coordinated, lovely villa and terrific fellow climbers. Exceeded my expectations.

Olivia H.

21st January 2025

Had a great time

… climbing with Jonny. He was patient and accommodating to everybody’s needs, and encouraged people to achieve their goals. It’s always lovely to climb with people from all over the world, and this group was certainly inspiring!

Julie G.

19th January 2025

Highly recommended

My second trip with Rock and Sun and, as before, excellent tuition from Des and Trevor that fills you with confidence to climb better, challenge yourself and all with a lot of fun. Stunning venues, often over-looking the sea or a mountain landscape. This trip was over Christmas and we all had a ball on Christmas eve with karaoke and live music followed by a terrific lunch on Christmas day. Highly recommended.

Kevin A.

1st January 2025

Safety and efficiency

I had a lovely time and learnt a lot about sport climbing. The coaching has a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency – ideal for beginners and novices. The crags were stunning!

Sam K.-J.

22nd October 2024

I couldn’t have chosen a better company

Having not climbed for several years and now getting to grips with it again, I couldn’t have chosen a better company. Not only was there bags of support and encouragement, I was persuaded to look at climbing with a completely different philosophy, changing the way I’ve always done things and immediately improving my technique.

You couldn’t wish to meet two nicer people in Trevor and Desiree. The accommodation and local area are stunning. Very pleasant on the rest day to relax by the pool. Great climbing area, and even though it was the end of July, we always managed to find a shaded crag.
Top marks all round and I shall be back without a doubt.

Kevin A.

29th July 2024

Amazing instruction as always

Now that I’m home I have a little Trev and Des voice that sounds in my head when I do a bad climbing technique movement.

Thanks again for being incredibly accommodating so that I got the most out of my half week coaching, and thanks to Kiera for the million back and forth emails.

Steve

3rd July 2024

Above and beyond

Trevor and Desiree went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience. I really appreciated the effort that was clearly put into everything, from the coaching to the little details like spare supplies of things we may have forgotten.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my outdoor climbing experience and will definitely be back for another trip!

Anonymous

10th June 2024

Calm patient climbing instructors

I had no outdoor climbing experience, and no belaying experience when I went on my Rock and Sun holiday. I was a little scared of both of those things. But Trevor and Desiree were excellent at explaining both how you do these things, and why they are safe. It really gave me a lot of confidence, and I wasn’t scared at all.

They are calm, patient instructors, and I felt like I learned so much. By the end, I was very confident in my top-roping and belaying and would feel comfortable doing it on a climbing trip or at the gym.

The entire holiday experience was so calm and relaxing. Being at the crag, you only really hear the sounds of nature. It’s the same at the villa you stay at. Just relaxing by the pool after a day of trying hard at the crag is a really lovely experience.

When I was in the car on the way back to the airport I was already planning when to come back

Daniel B.

10th June 2024

The climbing coaching is top notch

…and watching them (Trevor and Desirée) climb is proof enough, though you’ll notice the difference immediately in your own climbing. Their patience as I try to overcome my own bad habits form-wise is very welcome.

The villa in Spain is very comfortable, has everything you need + a pool and barbecue and beautiful views in a peaceful setting. Add to that a lovely group of fellow climbers and what more could you want?

A treasure trove of available shoes, packs and other gear means there’s nothing else you’ll need. I’ll happily book with them again.

Beth McC.

10th june 2024

Safer and more confident rock climber

What a chance to learn from a couple of climbing legends! You will quickly become a safer and more confident rock climber after a Rock and Sun holiday. A really well thought out week that takes you to beautiful crags with enough time to chill by the pool too. It is also a good chance to expand your climbing network back home after meeting the other intrepid adventurers.

Big thanks to Trev and Days!

Will N.

10th June 2024

Inefficient and Efficient Climbing

A comparison of two climbers on the same route. One showing less than efficient climbing technique. The other attempting to maximise using the legs in creating the upward movement and minimise using the upper body.

Outdoor Climbing Coaching Course Content

  • How to improve climbing technique
  • Efficient use of footholds to support your weight
  • Balance exercises and position of centre of gravity
  • How to structure climbing wall sessions
  • Finding and optimising rests
  • Straight Arm Climbing
  • Clipping Positions and Techniques
  • Flagging, Drop Knees and other steep ground climbing techniques
  • Falling and Dynamic belaying
  • Route finding skills
  • On-sighting strategies
  • Red pointing strategies

Included

  • Video analysis of your climbing
  • 5 days climbing and coaching with certified guide
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Airport transfers to/from Alicante Airport (conditions apply; land before 14pm – depart after 12pm)
  • Transport to and from the crags
  • Maximum instructor-client ratio 1:6 (Level 1) and 1:4 (Level 2)

Why Choose a Rock & Sun Outdoor Climbing Coaching Course

  • Enjoyment. Safety. Achievement. Our Outdoor Climbing Coaching courses have been designed and developed by a team of certified and passionate climbing instructors.
  • Rock & Sun instructors know how to climb – and they know how to teach you to climb.
  • We are committed to going the extra mile to give you the best results.
  • The feedback we’ve received suggests that courses surpass expectations.
  • We acknowledge your individual rock climbing aspirations and offer personalised coaching.  

Outdoor Climbing Coaching in the Costa Blanca

The Outdoor Climbing Coaching Courses are taking place in the Costa Blanca. Not only because of its beautiful blue seas, green valleys and delicious red wine. But because the Costa Blanca is home to some of Spain’s most exciting rock climbing. There is an abundance of crags that suit all abilities. Striking lines of all grades make it easy for you to find a project here that you would like to climb by the end of the week’s course.

Accommodation

You will be staying in a self-catering villa with swimming pool in Lliber in the Jalon Valley. It is an extremely spacious detached finca, boasting magnificent views over the valley’s vineyards, almond and olive groves, set against the Col de Rates in the background. The villa is completely private, has many outside areas to enjoy both in winter and summer, and has a lovely outside kitchen and barbecue area. The villa has a very large lounge with dining area and fire place and a fully equipped farmhouse style kitchen. There are three twin bedrooms, a bathroom and one double room that also functions as a family/triple room with its own bathroom. The beds and mattresses are of high quality to assure a good night’s sleep in between long and intense climbing days.

The villa is located in a secluded and quiet area in the beautiful green hills behind Lliber, yet within walking distance of amenities. The nearest restaurant is about a mile away. The bars and restaurants on main square of the picturesque village of Lliber are at 2,5 km. It is 4 km to Jalon with a big choice of bars, restaurants and a supermarket. There is Wifi at the villa.

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