07775 853 348
2 days.
Our 2-day learn to lead climb course (Trad climbing) is for the competent indoor or sport climber who is looking to take his/her skills outside. By the end of the course, you will have the tools to lead climb outside and take it to places all over the UK and abroad.
BOOK2 days.
Wye Valley or Forest of Dean (Gloucestershire), Avon Gorge (Bristol, Somerset) or the Peak District.
1 person – £440
2 people – £260 per person
3 people – £220 per person
4 people – £200 per person
To suit your availability.
If you are unsure whether this to course is suitable for you. Please contact us – info@riseandsummit.co.uk or call 07775 853 348. We will be happy to help. Or visit our useful information section here.
Each day of our learn to lead climb course we would introduce the topic of weather, and ability, and how this would affect venue selection.
DAY 1
You will learn everything you need to learn to trad climb. This day tends to be packed with lots of information, and may sometimes feel overwhelming. We will look at equipment selection, route selection, guidebooks, climbing calls and communication. We will spend most of our time looking at gear placements, building anchors, equalising anchors, and rope management.
DAY 2
Here we get you to put all you have seen on the previous day into practice. If you feel confident in the skills you have learnt we will get you to lead climb your first trad route. We will also be doing some abseiling.
Our 2-day learn to lead climb course (Trad climbing) is for the competent indoor or sport climber who is looking to take his/her skills outside. By the end of the course, you will have the tools to lead climb outside and take it to places all over the UK and abroad.
On the Learn to Lead Climb Course, we will cover the following areas:
Our experienced instructors will choose the right location as a learning environment, with the right amount of challenge. We generally climb on single pitch crags for this course.
The learn to lead climb course is 2 days long, and is run in the Wye Valley or Forest of Dean (Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire), Avon Gorge (Bristol, Somerset), or The Peak District. The client-to-instructor ratio does not exceed 3:1, but is usually 2:1 to ensure that we can give you our fullest attention.
All of our courses are tailored to suit your availability and experience, taking into account any individual needs and fitness levels.
Wye Valley, Forest of Dean (Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire), Avon Gorge (Bristol, Somerset), or the Peak District.
We will discuss any specific kit requirements with you when you make a booking. Click the following link, if you are interested in learning more about a trad climbing rack.
Our learn to lead climb course is suitable for anyone that can lead climb to level 5a indoors, or has done some sport climbing outdoors. If in doubt about whether the course is suitable for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us.