Rock Climbing

In Krabi, Southern Thailand

I would like to introduce ourselves and also inform you about the spectacular rock climbing

available in Krabi, and what there is on offer. Rock climbing started in Krabi in 1992 since

then it has grown to an international world class climbing and holiday makers destination.

For those who want to be severely challenged we have over 500 routes in the area! We offer three standard courses (see below). These courses are geared for complete beginners and intermediate climbers. If you are interested in doing something else, or wish to extend a course, then we will be more then happy to accommodate you.

Rock Climbing : Railay

Half Day Introduction

This courses is for everyone it is a fun 4 hours. It’s enable the students to give rock climbing a go with the safety of been with an instructor. The climbing area is a 5-minute walk from the office. First all students are fitted out with a climbing harness and shoes.

The instructor demonstrates how to belay and safety knots used. The instructor climbs the route (lead climb) fixes a rope through an anchor (safety point) Now it’s student turn to climb (top rope) which means the rope is above the person it is very safety.

So if needed to rest or let go of the rock the student is safe by the rope maximum distance to fall is only 20 cm which is only the stretch of the rope. In a half day the student experience climbs from 10 metres to 27 metres high.

Half Day Courses:
    -    Top rope climbing in paradise! (an introduction to climbing for the beginner)
    -    Basic safety instruction
    -    Hotel pick up from Krabi Ao Nang area
    -    Fruit and water
    -    Cost: $20US or 800 Baht

Starts everyday : 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Rock Climbing : Railay

One Day Climbing

The one day climbing course is a full day of adventure. The morning is the same as the half day introduction. Break for lunch. In the afternoon starts by walking along Phra-Nang beach to Khoa Luk Choee Cave. This cave passes through a huge rockface to Rai Lai West beach. Onec through the cave you arrive at the otherside approx 17 metres from the ground but 60 metres above the sea. This gives and awesome view of the area and beach below.

The instructor then sets up the rope through the anchor(safety point) the student then are shoe the techniques to absell (lowering off to the ground). Continue on to some more climbing routes. Finishes around sunset time.

One Day Courses:
    -    Top rope climbing
    -    Exploration through Khoa Luk Choee Cave
    -    Rappelling/ Abseiling
    -    Hotel pick up from Krabi Ao Nang area
    -    Lunch and water
    -    Cost: $38US or 1500 Baht

Starts everyday: 9 a.m.

Rock Climbing : Railay

2 Days Course

2 full days of rock climbing. Includes top – rope climbing, abseilling/rappelling and some lead climbing. Will climb at more locations, usually also at Thaiwand wall.

For beginner wishing to learn more of the skills of climbing. Also for top – rope climbers who wish to learn leading in a safe environment.

Two Day Climbing Courses:
- Self rescue, and rope technique
- Top rope climbing
- Rappelling
- Lead climbing
- Multi-pitch climbing
- Copy of our course booklet
- Hotel pick up from Krabi Ao Nang area
- Lunch and water
- Cost: $88US or 3500 Baht

Rock Climbing : Railay

3 Days Course

The course is set up to teach the student all the necessary technique and safety involved in climbing a sports route (fixed protection) safety. This particular area has some very easy climbs.which enables us to teach students to Lead climb, (the person who sets up the rope). Multi – pitch climbing,(to climb to a great height using all fixed protection and anchors provided), Abseting (lowering off from an anchor to the ground). Also we teach all the necessary knots used in ruck climbing what to do in certain situation e.g. what to do if and anchor does not open at the top of the climb, must save yourself then the rope all the safety procedures and how it get back to the ground safety. Once you have completed this course the student is able to climb here and other sports climbing area in the world. With all the correct knowledge needed.

Three Day Climbing Courses:
- Self rescue, and rope technique
- Top rope climbing
- Rappelling
- Lead climbing
- Multi-pitch climbing
- Copy of our course booklet
- Certificate and T-shirt
- Hotel pick up from Krabi Ao Nang area
- Lunch and water
- Cost: $125US or 5000 Baht

Equipment

The courses include our guide and all equipment and insurance. The only thing you need to bring is your camera! We keep our guide to student at one guide with no more than four students ensuring high teaching standards.
 

For those who are not familiar with climbing here is a brief explanation of some of the terms used to describe the courses:

Top rope climbing

This is the way you will start out climbing. Your instructor will first climb to the top of the route and loop the rope through a fixed anchor. Once back on the ground you will be attached to one end of the rope which runs through the anchor at the top of the climb and back down to the instructor. A belay device is a fail-safe device which lets the instructor keep your rope tight. While you climb the instructor tightens the rope, keeping it firm so that if you slip you are safe, or if you get tired you can let go and be suspended in your harness in complete safety.

This is a great way to learn which leaves you plenty of time and energy to concentrate on climbing or to simply enjoy the view.

Lead climbing

We only teach lead climbing on our three day courses. Lead climbing means that the student has to climb up with the rope clipping it into carabiners as they go. This allows the student to feel the thrill of all aspects of the sport as well as giving the confidence to be able to go out and climb with friends after the course.

In Thailand all leading is done on stainless steel bolts that have been drilled into the rock. The lead climber on ascending the route clips onto the bolts and clips the rope through quick draws. This is the safest and easiest way to lead a climb. Due to the nature of limestone rock all routes are bolted and therefore we are unable to offer any courses on natural protection climbing.

Rappelling

Rappelling, also known as abseiling, is a means by which climbers lower themselves off the rock. Climbers put the rope through a belay device attached to their harness. They then slide down the rope using the belay device to control the speed of their descent. This not only makes for good pictures but is great fun!

Safety

We have never had an accident on one of our courses, and we'd like to keep it that way. However this doesn't mean we aren't prepared. All of our instructors are trained in first aid and emergency and we provide insurance for the duration of our courses.

To book a course please select the booking forms option from the menu. If you have any questions or problems please don't hesitate to e-mail us at info@krabiinformation.com

Hope to see you on the rock...