learning to lead climb
Our learning to lead rock climbing courses last for five days and take place in the English Lake District.
We aim to visit as many different venues and rock types as possible during the course of the week.
Although no previous climbing experience is necessary, you will get more out of the course if you have done some indoor wall climbing or have seconded some routes outside.
Our aim is that by the end of the course you will be happy to lead and look after a second on rock routes outside, choosing appropriate routes, placing and assessing rock gear, building safe belays and have good rope management skills.
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Course programme
One instructor works with two clients throughout the course.
On Day 1 of the learning to lead rock climbing course we guide you up as many routes as we can get done in a day, allowing you to relax and feel comfortable on the rope.
We'll also cover belaying a second, removing rock gear and climbing efficiently.
For all of the following days, we will be beside you while you climb on a separate rope.
On Day 2 You start to lead on very easy routes.
The aim is to climb something so easy you don't have to worry about the climbing and can concentrate on placing protection.
We concentrate specifically on gear placement, gear assessment and belay building.
As there are always two of you on the course, we divide the day in half so that you each have experience of leading.
On Days 3 and 4 we build on what you have learnt previously, continuing to reinforce the basics of gear placement while introducing more essential ideas: looking after the second, stance management, and techniques to make your life easier.
By Day 5 we expect you will be happy to lead a route without our assistance.
Essential information
Climb 365 provides you with all the safety equipment you need including harness, helmet, ropes and lead rack.
If you have any of your own equipment, it is a good idea to use that as you will always feel more comforatable with familiar equipment.
You need to wear rock boots for leading and we suggest that you buy a pair if you do not already have them.
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Course dates & prices
Learning to lead rock climbing course dates 2008
Course duration: 5 days
Course cost: £500
Course ratio: 1:2
- Monday 31st March to Friday 4th April
- Monday 9th to Friday 13th June
- Monday 7th to Friday 11th July
- Monday 11th to Friday 15th August
- Monday 20th to Friday 24th October
All our courses can be booked by individuals, and are offered at set prices on set dates. If you want to come on a date that is not offered as a course we will do our best to help. Please see our private guiding section of the website.
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Contact details
Climb365,
5 Brow Close,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 2HA.
Tel: 015394 48046
Mobile: 07880 742799 ( Stuart ), 07968 706498 ( Anna )
email: carter@climb365.net