Single Pitch Award

Adventure Expeditions offers training and assessment in the Single Pitch Award.

This is a nationally recognised award accredited by the Mountain Leader Training for those wishing to supervise groups climbing on single pitched crags and climbing walls in the UK.
Courses are run in the Bristol / Avon area and South Wales.

SPA training
The course is designed to provide a basic competence and good practice to individuals in a position of responsibility, involved in introducing beginners/novices to rock climbing. Students should be experienced climbers and preferably have some experience of working with groups.

Candidates will need to register with the Mountain Leader Training board, Siabod Cottage, Capel Curig, Gwynedd, LL24 OET.
This can be done through the MLTE website www.mlte.org

Before attending a training course candidates must...

•  Be familiar with the scheme
•  Have at least 12 months climbing experience
•  Be 18 years of age or over
•  Have led 15 graded routes outdoors on leader placed protection
•  Be an individual or club member of the BMC

SPA Assessment
Before attending an assessment course candidates must...

•  Have attended a training course or have gained exemption
•  Have climbed on a variety of rock types in at least three areas within the UK
•   Have at least six months consolidation between training and assessment
•  Must have led a minimum of 40 graded climbs outdoors on leader placed protection
•  Be proficient in the use of climbing walls
•   Have a minimum of 20 sessions assisting with supervision of groups climbing at a variety of locations
•  Hold a valid first aid certificate

Adventure Expeditions will run bespoke courses for groups and organisations on request.

SPA refreshers available. Please contact for details.

Course Dates 2007

Training / April 28th - 29th Avon/South Wales £125
Training / June 23rd - 24th Avon/South Wales £125

Assessment / May 19th - 20th Avon/South Wales £135
Assessment / Sept 29th - 30th Avon/South Wales £135

SPA training and assessment courses are run over a 2 day period

All courses cost do not include transport or food and accommodation

If you cannot find the dates you require please contact us for additional dates arranged throughout the year.