Learn to Lead Climb (5 Day)

5 DAYS | RATIO 1:2

OVERVEIW

Dream of scaling impressive rock architecture? Or of successful days spent cragging with friends, and of increasing your confidence on rock? We can help you become an independent climber ready to create a life time of memories. Learn the skill set required to safely rock climb protecting yourself and your partner as you ascend. Learning to lead climb using leader placed protection is a real mile stone in a climber’s career. It is also a crucial stage for a climber to seek expert tuition. Why not do this under the supervision of one our instructional team whilst you enjoy the dramatic beauty of Dartmoor and South Devon.

DETAILED INFO

AIMS

To develop a solid foundation in lead rock climbing techniques, whilst leading a variety of rock climbs.

PRE-REQUISITES

You must have previous climbing experience and have either seconded sport climbs or seconded trad routes. You must be able to belay a lead climber.

IS IT FOR ME?

The main focus of this five day course is on developing a confident and competent approach to leading single pitch rock climbs. Most of the course will be based outside with all the climbing action taking place on real rock. Lead climbing, with the inherent risk of falling no matter how well managed, is risky. You should be aware off and accept these risks. You will therefore be encouraged to discuss with your instructor how you progress from day to day to allow both you and your instructor to manage these risks.

CONTENT

This course is run on a one instructor to two participants ratio (1:2) allowing your instructor to ‘fine tune’ the week to meet participants personal aims and pitch it at a level appropriate to each individual’s stage of development.

On the first morning you’ll meet your instructor to discuss your experience and aspirations. This enables the instructor to plan the programme around the main topics to be covered. These are:

• Re-cap on core rock climbing skills such as movement on rock and belaying both leader and second (including holding falls and lowering).

• Tying into multi – point anchors both in reach and out of reach using the rope alone.

• Learning to use rock climbing protection equipment such as nuts on wire, hexes and camming devices and assessing the efficacy of the placements.

• Developing lead climbing skills.

• Interpreting a climbing guide book, identifying a route and then climbing it.

• Understanding of climbing grades, ethics and conservation.

• Abseiling, how to protect yourself on an abseil and how to set up an abseil.