The 2 day
learn to lead course gives you the technical skills and knowledge
to create you own climbing adventures. Over the two days we
show you how to safely place gear, setup belays, and mange ropes.
Once you are ready you can put it all together under the watchful
eye of an experienced instructor.
On the first
day we use single pitch crag. Working at low client to instructor
ratios, of 1:4, we go through the necessary foundation skills
through setting up top and bottom ropes that can be climbed
on. We also look at different ways to create and equalise different
belays, the core to safely ascending any route.
The second
day is at a lower ratio of 1:2, so that you can try leading
for real. Routes that you feel comfortable on are chosen. The
instructor will be next to you at all times to offer advice
and guidance. We often use sections of multi-pitch routes to
coach you on. If you don't yet feel up to leading for real then
it can be simulated to practice all the skills learnt.
Typical itinerary
for the Learn to Lead Climbing Course includes
the following:
- Selecting natural anchors
- Nut, Cam and Hex placements
- Use and extension of quickdraws
- Creation of belays
- Equalising and making points independant on belays
- Rope management
- Route selection and following guide books
Course Cost: £140
2008 Dates: 5-6 April;
10-11 May; 7-8 June; 5-6 July; 16-17 & 30-31 August; 20-21
September; 11-12 October; 8-9 November
Experience Needed: Seconded
routes before and know how to belay and tie-in.
If you book onto the 5
day course you will have a better opportunity to consolidate
lead climbing skills, lead some longer mountain routes and cover
rescue scenarios.
Prices include
instruction and all technical equipment required for rock climbing.
All courses are run from Llanberis and recommendations for accommodation
can be made. Each day starts at 9:15 and finishes around 5pm.
If you wish to book please either email
Gareth or fill out the online form here.
