About the sport

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!

Knowledge of proper climbing techniques and the use of specialized climbing equipment is all important for the safe completion of routes.

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 – 1:4

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 : 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 : Wake up call at 5 am. Finish breakfast and reach the crag by 6.30 am.
Morning session (6.30am to 10am): 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 (4pm to 7pm) : Top rope climbing
This is going to be your first climbing session. The participants will be introduced to basics of top rope climbing.The participants will also get to belay in this session.

Day 3 : Wake up call at 5 am. Finish breakfast and reach the crag by 6.30 am.
Morning session (6.30am to 10am): Top rope climbing
More top rope climbing on different type and grades of rock.
Afternoon : Rest and recover
Evening Session (4pm to 7pm) : Top rope climbing
More top rope climbing on different types and grades of rock.

Day 4 : Wake up call at 5 am. Finish breakfast and reach the crag by 6.30 am.
Morning session (6.30am to 10am): Top rope climbing
This session is all about enjoying your last day on the crag! This will be a perfect opportunity to get on pitches that you have admired in the past few days! Get on them with a smile and who knows, Send them too! :D
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!

Includes: 

• Stay / accommodation
• Guiding and expertise charges
• Rental for Common gear – ropes, anchor fixing material and belay devices
• Personal gear rentals (Harness, shoes, carabiners, ATCs, helmets)
• Travel to crag and back (if needed)

Excludes –

• All meals – There are many hotel in Badami and participants can choose where they want to eat from
• Rail / bus travel to Badami and back.
• 5% GST