About the Workshop

Rock climbing is the sport or activity of climbing rock faces, especially with the help of ropes and special equipment. The aim is to reach an end point, or a summit, of a rock face or structure.

This sport garners a lot of interest. But there is more to it than meets the eye!
Rock climbing is a sport that tests a climber’s strength, endurance, agility, and balance along with mental control.

Once you know the technique you can practice it anywhere!

This workshop is aimed towards teaching its participants the basic techniques of rock climbing. The focus here will be to make the participants comfortable climbers and belayers so that they can be confident of going climbing after the course.

Safety – Safety is a very important part of anything we do at Wandering Boots.

1. For this, we are committed to using the best possible equipment and gear for this workshop. We will be using all  new ropes for additional safety.
2. At least 1 expert will be a trained and certified Wilderness First Responder.
   All our staff are capable of handling medical emergencies in the wilderness.
3. Participants to Expert ratio – 1:2

About Badami 

Badami is located in the state of Karnataka, 150km North West of Hampi, and is home to some of the best sport climbing in India. It is perhaps the rock climbing hub of India.
Along with great weather, Badami offers a wide range of rock faces with a variety of different grades – from beginners to expert. Climbers can progress from one grade to another and reach the next level.
Badami is a place that offers superb rock quality to climbers of all styles and abilities.

Day 1 : Arrivals and Gear allotment  in the morning. Practical class on Knots

Arrive in Badami. Check into a hotel.
Gear allocation and introductions through the day.
Evening session (5 pm) - Theory class on Rock climbing gear, Rock climbing Jargans, Climbing etiquettes, Introduction to Knot.

Day 2 : Introduction to belaying and top rope climbing

Wake up call at 5 am. Finish breakfast and reach the crag by 6.30 am.
Morning session (6.30 to 10): Practical Belaying session
Belaying (supporting a climber through a rope) is perhaps the most important part of rock climbing. Every climber must first be a belayer. In this session, the participants will be taught principles of both lead and top rope belay.
Afternoon : Rest and recover
Evening Session (4 to 7) : Top rope climbing
This is going to your first climbing session. The participants will be introduced to basic of top rope climbing.The participants will also get to belay in this session.

Day 3 : Introduction to belaying and top rope climbing

Wake up call at 5 am. Finish breakfast and reach the crag by 6.30 am.
Morning session (6.30 to 10): Top rope climbing
More top rope climbing on different type and grades of rock.
Afternoon : Rest and recover
Evening Session (4 to 7) : Top rope climbing
More top rope climbing on different type and grades of rock.

Day 4: Optional Rest Day
Morning: Explore the caves and historical artifacts of Badami. Take a dip in the lake!
Evening: Stretching session: Extensive stretching session for recovery.
Participants who want to climb today, will be taken to the crag for climbing.

Day 5 : Lead belaying , Debriefing and departures

Wake up call at 5 am. Finish breakfast and reach the crag by 6.30 am.
Morning session (6.30 to 10): Lead belaying
The participants will be introduced to lead belaying for the first time. This is very different to top rope belaying. Once a participant learns this skill, they can climb anywhere with anyone!

Afternoon : Debriefing and Last Lunch out together! The treat is on us! We should be done just in time to catch the overnight train to Mumbai/Banglore or elsewhere.

Workshop ends!

• Stay on double occupancy in comfortable hotel.
• Rock climbing gear rentals (Harness, shoes, carabiners, ATCs, helmets)
• Guiding and expertise charges – We will be hiring certified (NOLS rock instructors), experienced and patient instructors for this course.
• Travel to crag and back (if needed)
• Sightseeing travel on rest day.

• All meals – There are many hotel in Badami and participants can choose where they want to eat.
• Travel to Badami and back.
• Any meals, drinks purchased by the participants separately.