Why Choose How Stean Gorge?
Although artificial walls are great fun and can be really challenging, at How Stean Gorge, we believe in the mental health benefits of outdoor activities. We understand the mental and physical advantages that nature can offer. That’s why we choose to provide outdoor rock climbing experiences at Brimham Rocks, enabling you to connect with nature while conquering your climbing goals. Plus, you get to experience the exhilaration that real rock faces can give you!
Whether you have climbed before or not, if you’ve never put on a harness or want to challenge yourself at new sites, we know locations suitable for you. Be prepared for a workout wherever you go! Our instructors will meet you at the Brimham Rocks car park and get you on the rocks right away.
Activities Tailored to Suit You
Whether you’re a climbing enthusiast or a complete novice, we tailor our three-hour session to match your team’s abilities. Our fully qualified instructors will guide and encourage you, ensuring a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone. So, gear up, embrace the challenge, and embark on a day of laughter, camaraderie, and personal triumph!
Personal Development
Beyond the thrill and fun, our experiences offer valuable personal development opportunities. Whether you’re part of a school trip or a corporate team-building activity, rock climbing helps with the following:
- Strengthen your communication skills: Improved communication skills, as constant interaction with the instructor is essential during the climb (and later as you abseil back down!).
- Feel more confident trusting others: It takes a lot to trust that someone is holding you while you lean back over a steep drop when abseiling after your climb. Great for teamwork skills!
- Improve your self-belief: Scaling a rock face and abseiling is an effective way to develop your confidence by trying new and scary things, overcoming your fears and building resilience.
- Reflect and evaluate: Look back on your own and others’ rock climbing experience to spot strengths and weaknesses to build on for next time!
