Lead Climbing Course

Learn To Lead Climb On Single Pitch Routes

Learn the art of lead climbing on traditionally placed protection with this lead climbing course. During the course you will be guided by an experienced MIA qualified instructor, who will help you familiarise yourself with the traditional rock climbing equipment and techniques that differ to 'top-roped' climbing, then will teach you how to lead climb placing your own protection (nuts, cams, hexes etc.), constructing a belay stance and bringing up your second. We will also teach you how to do this on single and double ropes and then how to descend safely to the ground protecting yourself abseiling.

This course is a fantastic opportunity to climb some classic routes that you may not previously have had access to, and to explore and push your climbing ability. Courses can be held in a number of locations- we've got loads of suggestions of great climbing areas which can be chosen depending on the type of climbing or even scenery you're after, or you can select a crag of your choice (popular locations include the Peak District, Cornwall, Wales and many more).

At the end of the course you will have all the skills needed to safely go off and climb on the sharp end of the rope! We also run self rescue and multi-pitch climbing courses and these can be combined into a week long course to really boost your skills and confidence.

For this course it is recommended that you can climb to a 4b/c standard for you to get the most out of this experience and enhance your skill development.

• Climbing using single and double ropes
• Equipment selection
• Anchors and runners
• Removing protection

• Setting up a belay stance
• Self protected abseiling
• Equipment safety and maintenance
• Using guide books and route selection

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