Private Climbing & Abseiling Training
Tailor-Made Sessions to Build the Skills You Actually Need
Whether you’re brushing up on old skills, preparing for a big objective, or wanting to progress safely and confidently, our private training sessions are fully customised to you and your goals — indoor, outdoor, or both.
✅ One-on-one or small groups
✅ Indoor, outdoor, or mobile training options
✅ From basic skills to advanced rescue systems
Free consultation • Training from $99 (indoor sessions)
WHY PRIVATE TRAINING?
Not Everyone Needs the Same Training — and That’s the Point
Private training is ideal if you:
- Haven’t climbed or abseiled in years and want a refresher
- Are working toward a specific climbing or abseiling goal
- Need prerequisite skills for a guided trip or overseas objective
- Want to progress beyond courses and into real-world systems
- Prefer learning at your own pace with personalised coaching
Instead of fitting you into a set course, we design sessions around what you actually want to achieve — and build the skills step-by-step to get you there.
WHAT WE CAN TRAIN (JUST TO NAME A FEW…)
A Huge Range of Climbing & Rope Skills
Our private training can cover almost anything related to sport, trad, and vertical rope systems, including:
Climbing & Belaying
- Top rope systems and best practice
- Lead climbing skills and risk management
- Belay device use and backups
Anchors & Rigging
- Building and equalising anchors
- Natural anchors and basic cliff rigging
- Redundancy and safety systems
Abseiling & Rope Access
- Multiple abseil devices
- Single and double rope systems
- Rope retrieval techniques
- Backups using prusiks and ascenders
Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Escaping the system
- Assisted and self rescue techniques
- Full vertical rescue workshops
Trad & Advanced Skills
- Gear placements and anchor building
- Trad climbing techniques
- Specialised movement and rope skills
If it involves ropes, rock, and getting up or down safely — we can probably help.
TRAINING FORMATS & LOCATIONS
Indoor, Outdoor — or We Can Come to You
Depending on your goals, training can be delivered:
- 🧗 Indoors at On Belay Climbing (great for technical systems and foundations)
- 🏞️ Outdoors at real climbing and abseiling locations
- 🚐 Mobile sessions for certain training and group needs
Many clients combine indoor skill-building first, followed by outdoor application, which is often the safest and most effective way to progress.
PREPARING FOR A BIG OBJECTIVE?
We Help You Break Big Goals Into Achievable Steps
Some clients come to us because they’re:
- Climbing or mountaineering in New Zealand or overseas
- Joining a guided expedition with prerequisite skills
- Planning trips to major climbing areas around Australia
Guiding companies often require proof of prior experience — such as abseiling competency or climbing grades — and we can help you meet those requirements safely and confidently.
Big objectives become manageable when you break them into the right skills.
That’s exactly what we help you do.
FREE CONSULTATION FIRST — ALWAYS
Let’s Chat Before We Build Your Training Plan
Because private training is so flexible, we start every enquiry with a free consultation — either over the phone or online.
During this chat we’ll:
- Talk about your experience level
- Understand your goals and timelines
- Recommend the right mix of training sessions
- Provide clear pricing and next steps
No pressure, no obligation — just a genuine conversation about how we can help.
Training from $99 for indoor sessions
(Longer and multi-session packages work out cheaper per hour)
Start the Conversation — We’ll Build the Plan
Start the Conversation — We’ll Build the Plan
If you’ve got a goal, an upcoming trip, or just want to feel more confident on the ropes, we’d love to help.
Fill out the enquiry form below and we’ll be in touch to organise your free consultation.
Private Training Enquiry Form
Tell us a bit about what you’re hoping to achieve and we’ll contact you to arrange your free consultation.