Overview
Our Rock Skills courses are designed to provide structured training opportunities for people who want to learn more and become independent climbers.
The Rock Skills Learn to Lead Trad Climbs course will provide you with the skills you need to participate in traditionally (trad) protected climbing, including an introduction to leading simple trad climbs.
This course is also ideal if you are looking to improve your confidence or refresh your personal trad leading skills with the aim of helping you to become an independent climber and for those planning to complete the Rock Climbing Instructor scheme.
What does the Rock Skills Learn to Lead Sport Climbs course cover?
Background and Planning. 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.
Climbing Skills. Safe and assured movement when leading climbs and optimising natural rests for placing gear.
Equipment. Ropes and technical equipment for lead climbing, contents of a lead rack and how to carry it, selection and function of gear.
Technical Skills. Selection and placement of suitable gear to protect leader and second, choosing anchors, effective ropework, attaching to multiple anchors, belaying, holding leader and second falls in a controlled environment.
Environmental Knowledge. The impact of climbers at the crag, ethics and environmental considerations for climbers.
Hazards and Emergency Procedures. 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 works.
By the end of a Rock Skills Learn to Lead Trad course, you can expect to:
Progression from this course could involve gaining further climbing experience with friends or through a climbing club.
A Learn to Lead Sport course is the next step in the Rock Skills pathway if you haven't already done one.
Once you are a competent trad leader you may want to consider becoming a Rock Climbing Instructor.
Inclusions
What's Included
🧰 Equipment - All PPE and climbing equipment can be provided where required.
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing
☂️ Waterproofs
🍴 Food
🥤 Drink
📋 Other - Please bring any climbing equipment you have.
The Rock Skills Learn to Lead Trad Climbs course will provide you with the skills you need to participate in traditionally (trad) protected climbing, including an introduction to leading simple trad climbs.
This course is also ideal if you are looking to improve your confidence or refresh your personal trad leading skills with the aim of helping you to become an independent climber and for those planning to complete the Rock Climbing Instructor scheme.
What does the Rock Skills Learn to Lead Sport Climbs course cover?
Background and Planning. 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.
Climbing Skills. Safe and assured movement when leading climbs and optimising natural rests for placing gear.
Equipment. Ropes and technical equipment for lead climbing, contents of a lead rack and how to carry it, selection and function of gear.
Technical Skills. Selection and placement of suitable gear to protect leader and second, choosing anchors, effective ropework, attaching to multiple anchors, belaying, holding leader and second falls in a controlled environment.
Environmental Knowledge. The impact of climbers at the crag, ethics and environmental considerations for climbers.
Hazards and Emergency Procedures. 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 works.
By the end of a Rock Skills Learn to Lead Trad course, you can expect to:
- Have covered the course content in a safe and enjoyable outdoor environment and classroom-style setting;
- Have climbed outside for a good proportion of each day on an accessible crag; and
- Be in a stronger position to lead trad routes on rock, using appropriate techniques and safe practice.
Progression from this course could involve gaining further climbing experience with friends or through a climbing club.
A Learn to Lead Sport course is the next step in the Rock Skills pathway if you haven't already done one.
Once you are a competent trad leader you may want to consider becoming a Rock Climbing Instructor.
Inclusions
What's Included
🧰 Equipment - All PPE and climbing equipment can be provided where required.
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing
☂️ Waterproofs
🍴 Food
🥤 Drink
📋 Other - Please bring any climbing equipment you have.