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Archive for September, 2008

For your Security and Safety!

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

There has been much talk in the media over recent weeks warning us of bad investments and unprotected companies.

We are taking this opportunity to remind you of what Rock & Sun gives you.

  • Rock & Sun are a UK registered limited company so although much of our operations are abroad we follow the strictest UK guidelines for liability insurance and protection. We follow all the Trade & Standards regulations and are associated to AMI the Mountaineering governing body.  We also follow all guidelines of recognised bodies within the countries we are operating in and in many cases have direct associations with them.
  • Rock & Sun have an exemplary accident record, however R&S is covered by a £5,000,000 liability insurance policy in the case of an accident.
  • R&S instructors are of the highest quality.  All our instructors are insured and qualified each having regular update training and annual reassessment so as to ensure the highest levels of instruction and the very best holidays.

What this means, to you, is that as always with Rock & Sun you will have professional, safe, fantastic holidays with the very best highly qualified instructors all with peace of mind that you are fully protected and knowing you have picked the market leaders.

Morocco Cheap Flights and Free Nights!!!

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Rock & Sun are off to Morocco for the Autumn Pilgrimage.

CHEAP FLIGHTS!
We were shocked at the scary prices with Easy Jet and some of the other usual suspects and have managed to find some much cheaper flights! Its a great airline we have used before called Atlas Blue

Your instructor will meet you at Marrakech airport take you to your sumptuous hotel and you’ll have the rest of the day and night to discover the enticing awe inspiring Marakech Medina. Then off to the amazing climbing zone Todra, returning again to Marrakech for one last explore on the Friday night.

FREE NIGHTS!
For the really cheap flights you have to arrive on the Friday and depart on the Sunday dates……. So we are giving an amazing two nights bed & breakfast for free!!  Saving you money and giving you a precious two extra nights to explore this amazingly unique city.

Friday 10th - Sunday 19th October

Friday 17th - Sunday 26th October

Book now and secure the last few remaining places.

Special Discounted Pre Season Friendly!!

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

The CB Workshop 20th - 27th September

Well last May and June the workshop weeks were incredibly popular, designed for anyone who wants to get out and climb! You get a fantastic 1 week climbing trip in the sun with two of our most popular instructors Chris & David, staying in the stunning Casa Almar Hotel, Costa Blanca where you will stay in exquist rooms with breakfast served every morning!

This year we are already very booked up but we have decided to launch a very special discount pre season friendly week

Holiday includes:

7 nights B&B accommodation in Casa Almar

6 days instruction with either Chris & David

Airport transfers

Transport to each climbing day

All climbing equipment

You need:

Flights to Alicante Airport and travel insurance to include rock climbign activities.

The cost is just £350 based on 4 people attending.

Flights are still cheap for this week too!!!

Come and join us for some sun, blue skies and great climbing!

Contact Us Now to book a place.

Sports Climbing Course 6th - 7th September 2 places left

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Sport climbing course 6th 7th September 2 places left

Are you preparing for a winter climbing trip abroad? This course will put you in a state of readiness to make the most of your winter climbing in the sun.

Location:
Clwyd limestone in the Eglwyseg Valley, a tranquil and secluded spot situated to the north of Llangollen. The cliffs in the valley offer superb technical climbing ranging from traditionally protected low-grade lines, to hard classics with  plenty of sport climbing opportunities. All in all a  great venue that is out of the ordinary with good places to learn whilst not being too far to get to.

Course content:

  • Demystifying sport grades and jargon
  • Top tips for transferring from indoor to outdoor climbing
  • Checking your fundamentals - use of PPE, tying in, warming up and movement skills for outdoor climbing
  • Equipment - Ropes - types and application;  draws, biners and belay devices.
  • Boltonomy -bolt dissection
  • Confirm correct belaying with standard belay plates, auto locking (Gri Gris) and auto blocking devices (Reverso)
  • Clipping the first bolt
  • Clipping draws correctly
  • At the lower off - threading the lower off and descending
  • Stripping the route
  • Hazards, accident block spots, injuries - how to avoid all of these plus dealing with incidents (not just yourself but if you witness a n incident)
  • Preparation, training, hydration and nutrition.

We will also work on coaching movement and will be aiming to get plenty of climbing milage done.

Cost £190.00

 


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