Traditional climbing
course
Trad climbing skills are your ticket to climbing
adventures

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JOIN A SCHEDULED 2-DAY COURSE
Per Person $695
Check CALENDAR for Upcoming Course Dates
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BOOK A PRIVATE 2-DAY COURSE
1 Person $1295
2 People $1495
3 People $1825
​Private Course Day 2 (booked separately)
* HST included in prices
*Additional Entrance fees for Rattlesnake Point
Build up your climbing, rope and risk management skills and open the door to a variety of new climbing destinations!
This 2-day course is perfect for sport climbers looking to move into the exciting world of trad climbing, covering everything from trad gear placements and anchors to crack climbing and topping out a climb.
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Assess, Place and Remove Traditional Gear
Build Solid Trad Anchors in a Variety of Settings
Top Belay and Rappel
Lead and Belay Traditional Climbs
Crack Climbing Techniques
Use Natural Features for Protection
How to Aid through Difficult Sections
Rope Management Considerations
Communication
Recognizing and Addressing Traditional Climbing Hazards
Requirements
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Climbers should be confident in outdoor sport lead climbing, with substantial experience
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Climbers should ideally be comfortable leading 5.7
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Anchor building experience highly recommended
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Padded, well-fitted harness in good condition is required, all other required climbing gear provided
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Instructor will contact participants before course to check if course is a good fit
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1:3 guide to participant ratio
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Taught by a certified guide
Recommended First
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Intro to Outdoor Climbing
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Anchor Building Course
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Outdoor Sport Lead Course
What's next?
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Trad Mentoring Sessions
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Multi-pitch Techniques
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Rock Rescue Course
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Crack Climbing Clinic
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Trad Multi-pitch Techniques

Folks are saying...
"I got exactly what I was looking for out of this course."
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"Will was very knowledgeable and was willing to slo down as needed despite the amount of stuff we needed to cover. In my previous courses with other companies I would get overwhelmed quickly, but this was manageable"
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"It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. Really appreciate the patience of our instructor."
