One week of long multi-pitch climbing. (This week can be joined on to one of the above programmes to make a two weeks climbing programme). The course starts with our usual basic introductory programme of checking your ability to tie knots, belay and basic rock climbing. From here on it is a week of gradually increasing the length of rock climbs you will do and assessing your ability to complete them. During the week one half day session on self rescue practice is included and an in depth session on using leader placed gear. The length of routes under taken during this week can vary between 100 metres to 4-500 metres . It really depends on the ability of yourself and course members. Where ever possible students are again encouraged to lead routes but only if they wish and we think it prudent to do so. One night may be spent away from the school in a bivouac. (not on the rock face). The ratio of students to instructor will not be more than four.