This Intro to Trad Course on Dartmoor or in Snowdonia is designed for those moving from sport climbing or indoor climbing to experience what trad climbing is all about and to become a competent second on trad climbs. You will learn about trad protection, trad climbing grades, attaching to belays, and topping out on a crag.
By the end of this course, you will have the confidence to go out with an experienced trad climber and second trad routes, know how to remove and rack climbing gear, attach to anchors, abseil independently and gained more experience through lots of climbing.
Instructor Tip:
"When seconding, remove the piece of gear with it still clipped into the rope on the quickdraw. This reduces the chance of you dropping it. Clip it to your gear loop using the carabiner clipped through the gear on the quickdraw (leaving the gear attached) and then unclip it from the rope. This also stops the gear hanging low and reduces the chances of it getting caught as you climb. "
£250pp*
2 Days
1:4
* Price indicated is for public course dates. For private/bespoke/1:1 bookings, prices start FROM £250 per day, +£30 per person extra per day.
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COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course is for climbers wanting to becoming a competent second to climb with experienced trad climbers. You will learn the skills to safely second trad routes and work towards become independent on trad routes.
WHO'S IT FOR?
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This 2 Day Intro to trad climbing course is ideal for those of you who want to progress their climbing and become competent seconds so you can head out with more experienced climbers or join me on a guided multipitch climb
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An indoor or sport climber who wants to develop their knowledge and skills they already have and start to become an independent climber
DIFFICULTY:
(5/10) MODERATE - CHALLENGING
Moderate physical effort with technical skills introduced progressively, focusing on gear placements, anchors, and seconding safely.
Similar difficulty to: Climbers Self Rescue - Basics
Easier Than: Intro to Multipitch
Harder Than: Indoor to Outdoor Climbing
Not sure what this means? See our Difficulty Guide → HERE
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COURSE CONTENT:
On this course, we will cover the following:
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Planning where to climb
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Safety at the top of a crag
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Movement skills
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Choosing a rack
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Climbing knots
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Placing protection
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Building anchors
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Top and Bottom rope systems
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Belaying a lead climber
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Climbing as a second
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Introduction to multipitch climbing
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Personal Abseiling techniques
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Access and the Environment
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Hazards and Emergency
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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2 full days of climbing with an experienced instructor
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A focus on building confidence in seconding climbs
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Progressive learning in climbing techniques
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A focus on managing fear and moving efficiently and safely on climbs
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Safe, friendly atmosphere with others passionate about climbing
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A focus on your safety
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Opportunities to build confidence on the rock under the watchful eye of an experienced Mountaineering Instructor
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1:2 ratio to focus on your personalised instruction
