Lead Outdoors
Lead Outdoors
Take your passion for climbing outside and elevate the adventure in your life. Learn all the essentials for lead climbing outdoors from the skills to pass a Lead Belay Test skills to anchors and route cleaning.
Lead Basics | Outdoor Bridge | Complete Lead Outdoors
Program Information
Learn more about our lead climbing courses below. To register select a date from the Course Dates drop down menu
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Lead Basics
April 29, May 27, June 17, Aug 5, Sept 16
Group $195 | Private [1:1] $348.00 | Semi [1:2] $455.00
Custom Group $685 for 4, $95 for each additional participant
Start lead climbing outdoors (and inside). This one day outdoor course covers all lead climbing skills required to pass an indoor lead belay test including, rope management, tips for smooth & fast clipping, and belay techniques.
Outdoor considerations; bolting, access, hazards & risk management, topos
Lead belay for both Grigri and ATC
Clipping technique
Catching and taking falls
Safety checks and gear care
Outdoors Bridge
April 30, May 28, June 18, July 16, Aug 12, Sept 17
Previous lead experience required.
Group $225 | Private [1:1] $379.00 | Semi [1:2] $485.00
Custom group $775 for 4, $95 for each additional participant
This one day accelerated lead climbing course is for participants with some previous indoor lead climbing experience. Skip the clipping and belay skills and jump straight into learning anchor building, cleaning, the differences between leading indoors and outside, and risk management at the crag.
Anchors for lead and top rope
Outdoor clipping considerations; bolting, minimising rope drag, direction of travel, & protecting potential falls
Route cleaning
Crag Etiquette and Safety
Complete Lead Outdoors
June 17 & 18, July 15 & 16, Aug 5 & 12, Sept 16 & 17
No previous lead climbing experience required.
Group $399 | Private [1:1] $549.00 | Semi [1:2] $709.00
Custom group $1,420 for 4, $190 for each additional participant
Over two days these small group courses will cover all the skills to take you from top rope climbing indoors to lead climbing outside. The first day will cover the fundamental lead climbing skills including rope management, clipping techniques, and lead belay. Then day 2 will cover the outdoor lead skills including anchor building and cleaning skills, protection considerations, risk management and safety consideration for outdoor lead, as well as plenty of time to practise and get personalised feedback .
To get the most out of this program, participants should be able to top rope 5.8 comfortably. Some top roping experience outdoors is recommended.
Includes
ACMG certified guide, outdoor climbing equipment, personal climbing equipment (if required)
Booking Confirmation and Itinerary
After registering for a course or completing a custom booking request you will receive an email confirmation and an itinerary for the course. A pre-trip emailed will be sent 2-3 days prior to the course/confirmed booking date to confirm location, meeting place and time, and any weather or conditions considerations.
Transportation
Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the trip location.
Weather and Cancellation Policy
All programs will run as scheduled unless weather conditions are deemed to be a risk to the group. Participants should pack appropriate clothing for all possible weather conditions and for extended time outdoors.
Liability and Safety Considerations
Warning: Climbing is inherently dangerous. All participants will be required to complete an online waiver before participating in this program. We strongly encourage you to read through this legal document in its entirety and ensure that you understand the potential risk before signing. If you have any questions about the waiver or how we plan to manage risk, please reach out to us as soon as possible. Learn more about our terms, conditions and COVID-19 precautions here.