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

  $195     June 14, July 12, Aug 16

Semi [1:2]  $455.00 | Custom Group  $540 for 3, $180 for each additional participant

Start lead climbing outdoors!  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.

• Lead belay for both Grigri and ATC

• Clipping techniques

• Catching and taking falls

• Safety checks and gear care

• Outdoor considerations; bolting, access, hazards & risk management, topos

Outdoors Bridge

Previous lead experience required.

$225 June 15, July 13, Aug 17

Semi [1:2] $525.00 | Custom group $630 for 3, $210 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

$420   June 14 & 15, July 12 & 13, Aug 16 & 17

Semi [1:2]  $940.00 | Custom group $1,200 for 3, $400 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.

Waiver

IMPORTANT – WAIVER REQUIRED: A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed by each participant (or parent/legal guardian for a minor participant) prior to participation. This is a condition of all bookings. 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 read the waiver here. Only proceed with your purchase if you agree with the terms of the Waiver Requirement and agree that you have had the opportunity to read the Waiver.