Want to level up some new skills, without the hassle of a full accredited course? We've got the perfect solution! Whether you’re a complete novice, or a seasoned climber looking for a new challenge, these workshops facilitated by our fully qualified and knowledgeable instructors will guide you every step of the way, helping you progress at your own pace.
Climbing Technique
Pinnacle's Climbing Technique workshops are a one day session that are designed to give you the skills you need to become a better climber by learning tips and tricks to improve your technique and strength on the wall.
Climbing Technique 101
Are you ready to experience the thrill of climbing outdoors for the first time? Join our 4-hour beginner climbing workshop designed to teach you the fundamental techniques of outdoor climbing. Whether you're looking for an exciting challenge, to improve your fitness, or a new hobby, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to climb safely.
Climbing Technique 201
Are you ready to elevate your climbing skills and refine your technique? Our Climbing 201 Workshop is designed for climbers looking to move beyond the basics and enhance their performance on more challenging routes. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn advanced footwork, body positioning, and climbing strategies to help you climb with greater efficiency and confidence. Perfect for those who have mastered beginner techniques and are ready to take the next step in their climbing journey!
Not sure which one is right for you? Check out our Workshop FAQ's. Whichever Technique Workshop you choose, you'll receive:
Low guide-to-client ratio to provide a more personal experience
Develop rope skills with our non-accredited Technical Skills workshops. Delivered by our fully qualified and knowledgeable instructors, these workshops are designed to equip you with the basics to keep yourself and your mates safe with practical, efficient, and best-practise setups.
Falling with Confidence
Join our "Falling with Confidence" workshop, designed to help climbers confront and conquer their fear of falling in a supportive and structured environment. You'll engage with cognitive and somatic mental training techniques that empower you to systematically improve your fear management and build lasting confidence. Additionally, you'll receive comprehensive training on proper belaying techniques to effectively catch a fall, alongside risk assessment strategies tailored to your strengths and experience.Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced climber, this workshop will transform your approach to falling, making it a valuable part of your climbing journey.
Trad Climbing Skills
In this two day workshop, you'll gain hands-on experience in selecting and setting anchors, placing protection to minimize fall distance, and managing hazards while maintaining continuous monitoring of the safeguard system. You'll practice crucial skills such as lead belaying, clipping quickdraws, and cleaning anchors, alongside understanding traditional protection methods using cams, wires, and hexes. With a focus on minimizing damage to equipment and the environment, as well as developing retreat and rescue techniques, this workshop is perfect for climbers looking to elevate their skills and ensure a safe and enjoyable climbing experience.
Fundamentals - Top Rope Anchors
This one day workshop is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to safely locate and rig reliable anchor systems located at Kangaroo Point, and operate a belay station for single pitch top rope climbing scenarios. This is a great workshop for those that need a refresher on anchors, or for those that are looking to create top rope systems for recreational use that don't require a qualification.
Discover how to breathe new life into your old retired climbing gear in our Climbing Gear Upcycling Workshop! This creative, hands-on class teaches you how to transform worn-out ropes into functional and stylish items. Led by a climbing enthusiast, you'll learn practical skills to reduce waste while giving your gear a second life. Whether you're passionate about sustainability or just looking for a fun, crafty project, this class is perfect for all skill levels. All gear provided, or bring your old climbing gear and let’s repurpose it together into something unique and useful!
The Art of Knots
Hitches, prussiks, bends, it’s fair to say climbers use a lot of knots! In this hands-on Knot-Tying Essentials class, you'll learn the fundamental knots every climber should know to stay safe and secure on the wall. By the end of the session, you’ll be confident in tying the right knot for any climbing situation, improving both your safety and efficiency. Perfect for beginners and intermediate climbers alike.
Pinnacle is committed to providing the best experience possible to all of our clients. Not only are our guides and instructors fully qualified but our qualifications are kept current with regular training and skills refreshment. We take training and safety seriously to ensure all of our courses are run with minimal risk and that all of our clients are taught the best way to do things. Having instructors with 20 years of industry experience, we know how to create an engaging learning environment that is paced to your needs. All our guides hold current qualifications and are at minimum accredited with the following training: SISOABS009 - Lead single pitch abseiling activities on natural surfaces, SISOCLM009 - Lead single pitch climbing activities on natural surfaces, top rope climbing,SISORSC002 - Perform vertical rescues.
Trusted by climbers since 2003
Our instructors are climbers
A strong safety-first culture
Instructors are experienced and fully qualified
We operate with current QPWS National Parks & Ipswich CC permits
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