Introduction to Sport Climbing Course
Based at local Wānaka crags, the Introduction to Sport Climbing Course introduces the fundamental skills for sport climbing including learning to lead climb, lowering-off fixed anchors, cleaning routes, and abseiling. Progress your sport climbing goals with tactics, mental, strength, and fitness training movement coaching, and projecting.
Sport Climbing
![Wanaka Rock Climbing [] Introduction to Sport Climbing Course](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDEwOjU3OQ==-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzI2NCAyNDQ4IiB3aWR0aD0iMzI2NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNDQ4IiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg== "Introduction to Sport Climbing 1")
Most Wānaka rock climbs are single-pitch sport climbs protected by fixed bolts, but there are also some multi-pitch and traditionally protected climbs.
The venue provides the opportunity to develop further technical rope skills or techniques and strategies to attempt harder climbs. Whether you are focused on developing your own skills or getting shown around the best spots by a local guide.
![Wanaka Rock Climbing [] Family Rock Climbing](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDIwOjMzNzY=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDEwMjQiIHdpZHRoPSI3NjgiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAyNCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4= "Introduction to Sport Climbing 2")
We also offer a range of other rock climbing courses covering, traditionally protected climbing, multi-pitch climbing, alpine rock climbing, and rock rescue.
Introduce the family to rock climbing with options and activities for all ages of children.
Course resources can be found on our Downloads page.
Introduction to Sport Climbing Details and Pricing
| Duration: Half day, full day or multiple days |
| Maximum ratio: 1:4 |
| Dates: All year Get in touch to arrange private trips, full or half days. Group course: 20th January: Places available |
| 2025 Price: |
| Full day: $890 / $490 / $350 per person for 1 / 2 / 3+ people Half day: $490 / $290 / $250 per person for 1 / 2 / 3+ people Prices include applicable taxes, guide fees, compliance costs, transport from Wānaka, technical equipment, and rock shoe hire (if required) . |
‘[Our guide] was awesome and very patient and meticulous in teaching me the ropes’.
— Butch, Introduction to Sport Climbing Course.
‘Thank you again. That was an awesome day out and I really appreciated how generous [our guide] was with his time and knowledge. He crammed in more than I thought possible in a day.’
— Megan, Remarkables Alpine Rock Climbing Course
‘We had a great day rock climbing in Wānaka! Since we only had one day in Wanaka for climbing, we wanted a guide to take us to good spots so we could be more efficient, and [our guide] was great, giving us several options along the way and kept us safe. Would highly recommend this company if you’re looking for either a group guided experience or a private one!’
Sarah, Wānaka Rock Climbing
See Also
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![Wanaka Mountain Guides [] Darrans Alpine Rock](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NjU1OjMyNDM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDEwMjQiIHdpZHRoPSI3NjgiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAyNCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4= "Introduction to Sport Climbing 4")
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![Wanaka Mountain Guides [] Rock Climbing](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=Njc1OjMyODU=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDEwMjQiIHdpZHRoPSI3NjgiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAyNCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4= "Introduction to Sport Climbing 7")
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