The Climbing Company

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Develop your capability & empower your adventures with specialty skills courses

The Climbing Company (formerly Melbourne Climbing School) has courses designed to teach safety skills to all levels, from absolute beginner to advanced rescue skills and these courses are suitable for both professionals and enthusiasts.

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All Skill-Levels Advanced Intermediate Beginner

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All Skill-Levels Advanced Intermediate Beginner

  • Big Wall Course 1

    Take your climbing higher

    Learn the fundamental techniques needed for big wall climbing: aid climbing, hauling, and complex rope systems. Perfect for experienced multi-pitch climbers ready to tackle bigger objectives.

    What Will We Learn?

    Preparation and Equipment

    • Proper gear organiSation and racking for longer routes
    • Haul bag setup and packing techniques
    • Tag line systems and their applications
    • Equipment selection for big wall climbing
      Climbing Techniques
    • Introduction to aid climbing fundamentals
    • Solo climbing techniques and safety systems
    • Advanced rope management
    • Strategies for harder pitches
      Following and Cleaning
    • Following efficiently with aiders/etriers
    • Cleaning gear on steeper terrain
    • Short pendulum techniques
    • Basic pendulum cleaning
    • Managing traverses and diagonals
    • Rebelays (rules and advantages on classic big wall push)
    Big Wall Course 1
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  • Big Wall Course 2

    Life on the wall awaits

    Master advanced big wall techniques including portaledge camping, complex hauling systems, and multi-day strategy. For those ready to spend multiple days on major walls.

    What Will We Learn?

    Advanced Aid Techniques

    • Complex aid climbing scenarios
    • Efficient progression on difficult terrain
    • Advanced placement techniques
    • Managing steep and blank sections
      Portaledge Systems
    • Portaledge setup and breakdown
    • Living systems on the wall
    • Bivy management and considerations
    • Weather management strategies
      Advanced Wall Systems
    • Multi-pitch hauling strategies
    • Complex hauling solutions
    • Simultaneous climbing techniques
    • Rope management for longer routes
      Safety and Rescue
    • Big wall specific rescue techniques
    • Managing emergencies on the wall
    • Retreat systems and strategies
    • Route planning and risk management
    Big Wall Course 2
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