BIRMINGHAM Indoor Climbing - FRIDAY - Experienced
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Join OutdoorLads for an evening of indoor climbing & bouldering at Redpoint Climbing Centre in Birmingham. All members of the LGBTQ+ community will be warmly welcomed!
"EXPERIENCED" in this instance is those that have previously climbed & can answer YES to all three of these questions:
- Can you fit a climbing harness correctly?
- Can you tie in to a rope using the correct knots?
- Can you belay another climber correctly & confidently?
Event pages are split into BEGINNER & EXPERIENCED. Please ensure you only sign up for this event if you satisfy all of the prerequisites as an experienced climber (as detailed above)!
If you've never climbed before (or need a refresher on the basics), then please sign up to the BIRMINGHAM Indoor Climbing - FRIDAY - Beginners event instead & I will happily sign you in to be supervised, show you the ropes & teach you everything you need to know to climb safely!
If you are subsequently unable to attend, please cancel off the event as 'no-shows' are frustrating for the leader & other attendees.
Redpoint Climbing Centre
Indoor climbing centres offer the challenges of climbing that you'll find on natural rock crags - simply indoors! It's a fun way to stay fit, make new friends & develop your climbing skills.
Climbing - Unlike Indoor Bouldering there is a certain amount of skill to be mastered, such as tying in knots & belaying a partner, as well as the climbs being higher than in bouldering. If you are new to climbing or would like a refresher, then this is just for you!! If you’ve climbed before, can safely tie into a harness & can competently belay, then there’s plenty of choices of top-rope & lead climbing on offer here.
Bouldering - Instead of tackling long high routes, the 'problems' (as they are referred to) are shorter & focus on technique, balance, body positioning & sometimes power. With the different emphasis, bouldering doesn't have the hassle of climbing with ropes, so it’s excellent (but not necessarily easier) for newcomers.
Redpoint Climbing Centre has more than 75 lines with over 300 routes, set through some spectacular ground including its notorious 'stalactite'. It even features one of the few indoor 'Yorkshire VS cracks' in the country, to test your jamming skills. The bouldering rooms are just as interesting as its climbing routes, over 200 bouldering problems have been organised into graded circuits to provide something for everyone.
You MUST register via this event page before coming to the centre!
To climb at Redpoint you will need to:
- Complete a Registration Form (please arrive early to do this the first time)
- Pay the Annual Registration Fee (currently £4) or Day Registration (currently £2)
- Pay an Entry Fee directly to the climbing centre. Standard entry is £12. Please see their website for current prices & note that prices are subject to change.
It is essential that all members sign up through the event page to make sure the event leader has all information of the members attending.
If you have any questions or need any more information just get in touch with the event leader by clicking on their profile below, or take a look at the My first climbing event page for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Every person participating should be aware of & accept that those members perceived as ‘in charge’ or leading the event are not necessarily qualified, do not need to be qualified & are not regarded by Outdoorlads, or themselves, as ‘technical experts’ but are amateur climbers with some experience & who are happy to impart their knowledge. Any advice given should be considered with this in mind by the recipient.
All those attending the event must also be aware of the climbing centre's own terms & conditions of participation & abide by them, along with any instructions given by the centre's staff. Everyone must also take responsibility for their own safety while participating in Indoor climbing events.
Photos: taken & used with permission of W. Allaway, G. Frost, D. Hanley & K. Jones.
IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete a Participation Statement, in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this Participation Statement once, not for each event you attend.
What to bring
CLIMBING EQUIPMENT
If you have your own climbing gear, you can bring these along. Please make sure that your harness is in good condition, & get one of the staff to check it is safe to use if you are unsure. At minimum you will need the use of a climbing harness & rock shoes. A belay device is useful too (belay plate or assisted breaking device & screw-gate karabiner).
If you do not have your own, you will be able to hire what you need directly from the climbing centre. Please see their website for current prices (prices are subject to change).
Equipment can be hired from the centre as follows:
- Harness - £3
- Rock Shoes - £3
WHAT TO WEAR
There is a changing area upstairs & free lockers are available (ask at reception).
Avoid tight fitting clothing which hampers movement. OutdoorLads branded clothing is welcome as it gives the group a good level of visibility. Bring additional layers to keep you warm in-between climbs during the colder months. Jewellery should be removed before climbing in order to avoid injury.
Rock shoes can be worn with or without socks & should fit snuggly. However, if you are using hire shoes, I would wear a thin pair of socks with these for hygiene purposes!
Food & drink
The Redpoint Climbing Centre café sells a selection of snacks, cakes, hot & cold drinks.