Climb to BASE Course

Climb to BASE course

The aim of the course is to give people an intro to climbing and learn the skills needed to help them feel more confident BASE jumping. 

Whether you are already a climber and want to improve your grade and learn new skills or if you have no experience climbing at all and want to learn from scratch. 

Utilising the new skills you have learnt you will be able to put them to practice on 2 climb to BASE objectives in the area.

We take a maximum of 6 people with myself and a qualified mountain guide.

Skills covered

– Belaying.
– Lead climbing / top roping.
– Ascending and descending a rope.
– Grade/ technique coaching.
– Fall practice.
– Hauling systems. 
– Anchor building, trad gear placement. 
– Abseiling.
– Techniques for jumping with climbing gear/ BASE specific climbing tips and tricks. 

Requirements

 

A minimum of 30 BASE jumps, due to the exits and landing areas. 

No previous climbing experience necessary.

Gear

For the course you need:

BASE rig, canopy + container.

Pilot chutes, 42” & 46”/48”

Climbing helmet and shoes

Climbing harness, ATC style belay device, 3 screwgate carabiners. Grigri, Jumar. 

If you are unsure about any of this equipment, want recommendations to buy or want to borrow some kit please get in contact. We will provide rope

 

Safety

Safety is of course my priority. We will have a medical kit on site as well as a quick reaction plan for any emergencies. I am medical trained for first aid, basic trauma and splintage. European health insurance is helpful and there are other insurance policies I can refer you to. 

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

The jumps are all around 100m+. Landings are on quite roads with laybys and large pebble beaches. 

Obviously the the weather has a huge effect on what we can achieve. We will aim for 2 climb to BASE objectives plus another two easier access jumps on the other days. 

 There is a BASE house we can use for about 30 euros a night. Breakfast and lunch will be on the go and dinner we can either cook or go out. 

Please get in touch to see the most up to date availability. 

Why choose me?

With over 950 BASE jumps in 34 countries, I have a wide knowledge of BASE jumping. Enough to make precise decisions in the most remote locations opening up new exits around the world. I spent 8 years in the military, many of which I spent instructing troops in harsh environments. Attention to detail and teaching people do deal with risky situations is something I have developed as a Mountain Leader. 

My courses are small and personalised. I am free  to answer any questions you may have prior to the course. The mentoring does not stop and I am happy to carry on helping though-out your BASE career.

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First BASE jump from Monte Brento
Paloma
Tim offered great personalised progression. Thorough instruction across all areas that enabled me to leave the course confident to jump a variety of objects by myself.
Gary