Ready for the sharp end? This aptly named climber jargon refers to placing protection while on lead in technical terrain. The ability to lead opens up a world of possibilities and autonomy in your climbing journey. Mastering this skill set takes takes focus and patience paired with well honed technical, physical and mental skills. We are here to help you build a solid foundation of technical and risk mitigation skills so that you can experience the rewards of the vertical as safely as possible. Based on your goals and experience this program can typically be accomplished in two to three days and can focus on Trad and/or sport leading. Some of the topics covered include but are not limited to:
- Placement of traditional protection
- Protection clipping techniques
- Anchor building and cleaning
- Belay systems for the leader
- Rappelling setups
- Route selection and terrain assessment
- Fundamentals of self-rescue
