BD/MCR

Learn to Auto

The first of our climbing classes in the pathway to becoming an unsupervised roped climber. Learn to Auto is your first step on the road to unlocking full unsupervised access to all aspects of our centre and towards becoming a competent well-rounded climber.

A 1-hour session teaching you the fundamentals of auto belays. At the culmination of this session you will have all of the knowledge required to climb unsupervised on our auto belays.

Learn to Belay

The second of our climbing classes in the pathway to becoming an unsupervised roped climber. Learn to Belay will teach you how to competently belay and climb as a top-roper.

These 2-hour sessions will teach you the fundamentals of belaying technique. At the culmination of these sessions you will be equipped with all of the knowledge required to pass our top-rope competency check and climb unsupervised on our top-ropes.

Learn to Lead

The third of our climbing classes in the pathway to becoming an unsupervised roped climber. Learn to Lead will teach you how to competently lead climb indoors.

These 2-hour sessions are booked in double slots and will teach you the fundamentals of lead climbing technique and safety. At the culmination of these sessions, you will be equipped with the skills required to attempt to be signed off for independent lead climbing indoors. You will have full access to all of our facilities unsupervised.

Please note that to book a Learn to Lead course, you need to be a confident top rope climber and belayer.  If you aren’t sure, please ask a member of staff.

Performance Route Climbing

If you’re looking to take your roped route climbing to the next level, our Performance Route Climbing classes are for you!

These advanced sessions cover all aspects to help you unlock your potential, from sharpening your techniques and overcoming fear, to managing the pump and tactics for projecting or onsight climbing.

Yoga Classes

We’ve got yoga classes running on Tuesdays and Thursdays with two of Manchester’s finest yoga teachers.

Yoga for All with Becky McGovern is an all-around yoga class for all experience and ability levels.

Yoga for Climbing with Jess Birchall is suitable for all experience and ability levels and puts a focus on climbing-specific movement.

Classes are £8 each and last 1 hour.

Gym Inductions

Here at BIG Depot Manchester, we’ve got a comprehensive gym area, perfect for combining climbing and workouts.

If you want to use our extensive gym equipment safely, our instructor-led, one-hour gym inductions are here to show you the way.

FREE to book with your regular entry price or monthly/annual passes, and with a range of dates and times to suit your schedule, this is the perfect way to make the most of your visit.