Brazil Beginner Rock Climbing Course

  Brazil

• Rio de Janeiro: 
Rio de Janeiro

Dates: Available all year, start on first Monday of every month.

Description: The Brazil Beginner Rock Climbing Course is geared towards those with little or no rock climbing experience and covers the primary skills of safely climbing multi-pitch routes.

The Rock Climbing Programme

With 27 hours of climbing lessons you will become a competent climber as you learn to master the fundamentals of the rope system and rappelling (abseiling). You will learn a variety of techniques and skills, which will enable you to complete more challenging and demanding climbs. You will also learn about the ethics and environmental implications of climbing.

The Brazil Beginner Rock Climbing Course focuses on the following activities:

- Safety instructions
- Following a lead climb
- Multi-pitch climbing
- Climbing Equipment
- Knots
- Belaying
- Abseiling
- Climbing styles
- Climbing techniques
- Fixed line ascension
- Grading system

The mountains used on the course include Urca, Babilônia, Cantagalo, Agulhinha da Gávea, Guaratiba, amongst many others. During the final class, you will have the opportunity to climb either the Corcovado K-2 route to reach the statue of Christ the Redeemer or the Sugar Loaf "Coringa route"; in both instances, you will climb one of the two most famous landmarks in Rio!

By the end of the course you will have climbed approximately 500 metres (1500 feet) of the best climbing routes in Rio.

If you are keen to learn more about rock climbing and taking your skills to a higher level, we have a one week advanced course that can be added on or done separately. Want more information? There is a separate information pack available; please contact a Real Travel Advisor for further details.

Highlights: Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, covering almost half of the continent and bordering every country on it except for Chile and Ecuador. With all that space its no surprise that it's home to everything from untouched beaches to wild jungles and exciting cities and that it spans across four time zones! Framed by the Amazon River to the north, the Amazon basin covers a massive 60% of Brazil's surface. Containing the world's largest rainforest there are adventure opportunities aplenty and with a coastal strip 9,000km long, you are sure to find some beautiful beaches!

Brazil has a long and interesting history. Discovered by the Portuguese in 1500, it gained its independence in 1822, however, its time under Portuguese rule has left a lasting impression on the country. Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking nation in Latin America, and it has the largest Roman Catholic population in the world, with 74% of its people following Catholicism. With a climate perfect for growing sugarcane, the slave trade is subsequently a major part of Brazil's history and this continued into the 19th Century when trade moved to coffee, but was finally abolished in 1888.

Brazil now benefits from a diverse population bringing together a great mixture of sounds and sights. The culture of the country revolves around eating, dancing and music. It is a massive sporting nation most popular, of course, being football, with the national team winning the World Cup a record five times. On the whole, the people are energetic and inviting and are sure to make you feel really welcome.

Cost in US$: from 1,929; 250 deposit

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement:

Real Gap offer over 350 projects and travel options in over 35 countries over 6 continents. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap.

Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we are pretty keen on making sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisors have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded: 2005