Intro To Outdoor Sport Climbing

$249

PER PERSON

4:1

RATIO

Independence in this skill, guaranteed.

upcoming dates

Get out of the gym and learn to lead climb outdoors!

Learn to sport climb outdoors! This is an entry level course that provides a pathway for indoor sport climbers or anyone interested in learning the foundational skills it takes to lead outdoor sport routes safely and competently.

This course will serve as a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of sport climbing and will focus on developing the essential skills and techniques required for safe and efficient lead climbing on bolted routes outdoors.

Who this course is for:
You lead in the gym and want to transition outdoors.
You have never led but are interested in trying it.
You’ve been top roping outdoors but want to access new terrain.
You’ve done some leading outside but want to solidify your skills with expert instruction.

Cleaning anchors for real.

Mock leading

Getting on the sharp end.

Learning to clip properly.

Coiling skills.

Leading with a TR backup

Itinerary

We’ll start the day with some discussion on the differences between indoor and outdoor climbing then jump into skills such as clipping, anchor building, anchor cleaning, and lead belaying. From there we will see a lead demo from our guide and then get on the rock ourselves “mock” leading while still protected by a top rope. This will bring up issues like rope management and challenges with lead belaying. Everyone will get a turn and we will learn from each others successes and mistakes.

Curriculum

– Sport Climbing Equipment
– Clipping Techniques
– Outdoor versus Indoor
– Route Selection
– Rope Management and Foot Positioning
– Lead Belaying
– Simple Anchor Building
– Anchor Cleaning & Lowering Off
– Rappelling
– Pitfalls and Safe Practices Outside
– Stick Clipping

What's Included?

-Ropes
-Quickdraws
-Assisted Braking Belay Devices
-Anchor Material
-Climbing Gear (if requested in advance): Harness, Helmet, Shoes

What to Bring

-Personal Climbing Gear: (We have extra if you need but must be requested at the time of signing up.)
-Harness
-Helmet
-Shoes
-Assisted Braking Device (Grigri, Megajul, etc)
-Quickdraws (If you have them bring them!)
-Anchor Material (If you have it, bring it!)
-Backpack For Gear
-Water (2 Liters Recommended)
-Food/Snacks
-Sunscreen
-Chapstick
-Hat
-Sunglasses
-Puffy Jacket / Warm Layers
-Athletic / Gym Clothing To Wear While Climbing

Prerequisites

-Solid top rope belaying skills.
-Climbing for at least 6 months.
-It is recommended but not necessary that you are familiar with indoor lead climbing.