Lead Rock Climbing

Who is it for     

This course is designed for those looking to increase their confidence or refresh their Trad leading skills with the aim of helping you become an independent climber. It is also a useful progression for those wishing to progress to the Rock Climbing Instructor scheme.

You must have seconded a minimum of 20 rock climbs at grade “Very Difficult” or above OR have led 20 sport climbs – indoors or outdoors. You must also have belayed a climber on 20 occasions.

What does a Rock Skills Intermediate Course Cover?

• Selecting suitable venues and routes; how to use guidebooks and mobile devices to find crags and routes, crag etiquette, the importance of the climbing partnership and the work of the mountaineering councils.
• Safe and assured movement when leading climbs and optimising natural rests for placing protection (wired nuts and camming devices etc).
• Ropes and technical equipment for lead climbing, the lead rack and how to carry it, selection and function of gear.
• Selection and placement of suitable equipment to protect leader and second, choosing anchors, effective ropework, attaching to multiple anchors, belaying, holding leader and second falls in a controlled environment. The impact of climbers at the crag, ethics and environmental considerations for climbers.
• Identifying hazards, decision making and managing risk, understanding common injuries, what to do in the event of an incident, managing common problems, how to get help and learning how Mountain Rescue.

Accreditation

Our Rock Skills courses are accredited by Mountain Training.  If you wish to receive accreditation for this course, you'll need to register with Mountain Training www.mountain-training.org  Registration is free for under 18s and £20 for adults.

Alternatively, we can do this for you. Just select 'Register me with Mountain Training' during the booking process.