What is a basic climbing course?

The climbing course is a basic course in belaying and climbing with on indoor climbing walls. During the course you will learn about climbing gear, belaying and how to top rope and lead climb. The course does not include the belaying certificate, but it gives the necessary experience and knowledge to take the test later. You can find more info about the belaying sertificate here.

Practical info about the course

Price: 700 NOK (might change due to us moving to the new climbingwall in Helgasetr).

Time: The course will last from 17:00 until 22:00 both days.

Where: The climbing wall at SIT Øya, Elgeseter Gate 10, 7030 Trondheim.

Climbing experience: No previous climbing experience is required

Equipment: Tindegruppa will provide all necessary equipment.

Brattkort: The course does not guarantee the brattkort (belay certificate), but it is possible to take the test at a later date if you have the skills required. The tests are either 10-14 days after the course or being held the last wednesday of every month.

Requirements: You are required to be a member of both NTNUI and Tindegruppa to participate on our beginner courses.

Goals for the course:

-Get the required skills for climbing indoors in a safe way.

-Learn about safe behavior when climbing and belaying.

-Become aware of the potential risks associated with climbing.

-Get a good foundation for getting the “Brattkort”-certificate which is required in all commercial/public norwgian climbing walls.

– Get a basic understanding for climbing technique.

– Get some information on how and where to continue climbing after the course has ended.