Lead Classes
$110
Learn to lead climb and lead belay so that you and your climbing partner(s) can lead climb in our facility and take your newfound skills outdoors. This course is required to use the lead climbing walls. If you are interested in climbing with friends, family, or children outdoors this is a great way to take your climbing to the next level so you can enjoy lead climbing any time on your own.
PREQUISITES
Must be 14 years or older
Top-rope belay certification at Rocksport
Ability to climb 5.9+ proficiently at Rocksport’s facility
Climbers must provide their own gear (quickdraws, and rope) *shoes, harness, and Grigri can be rented from the pro shop.
Requires two participants
ITINERARY
(2) 2.5 hour sessions
Available Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays only.
Sessions run on the same day, one week apart.
Day 1 of Rocksport’s lead climbing clinic will cover the basics and the majority of technical information from the ground. There will be some time at the end of the lesson dedicated to “mock leading” (lead climbing while attached to a top-rope or auto belay for backup). Participants should come ready to learn and integrate the knowledge provided in order to safely put into practice this information on day 2 of the clinic.
Day 2 of Rocksport’s lead climbing clinic will focus on lead belaying, lead climbing, practice falls and practice catches. These skills will prepare the climbers for the lead climbing test. Participants should be warmed up and ready to push themselves mentally and physically as they will be actively engaged in lead climbing and belaying scenarios that are inherently high-risk.