AZWCC Introduction to Lead Climbing Course

​You’ve been able to get outside with friends and family  and enjoy time climbing on routes at the crag that they've set up for Top-roping. Now you're ready to take your skills to the next level and learn "How DO they get the rope up there if there is no hiking access to the top?" - so that you too can venture off on your own and safely climb new and adventurous routes.

Our single-day Introduction to Lead Climbing Course is designed for those who have had the opportunity to climb outdoors. It is all-encompassing and starts off with the fundamentals of bolted Top-rope anchors and then proceeds into sport climbing technique. From there it finishes with the necessary skills to either rappel or lower back to the ground and retrieve your rope at the end of the day at the crag.

If you have only climbed extensively in the climbing gym environment, please look at our Gym-to-Crag Course.

COURSE OUTCOMES

First and foremost, we want every individual to be successful and walk away knowing that they gave their personal best and had a great time outdoors. Gaining proficiency in rock climbing will aid in your ability to progress towards more challenging rock climbing objectives and venues, and will also help you to develop a well-rounded understanding of the basic safety principles and mechanisms that all climbers utilize.
  • Learn to properly lead belay with an ATC and GriGri-style devices
  • Rope management
  • Utilize effective communication and commands
  • Learn a fundamental level of clipping technique
  • Learn a fundamental level of falling technique
  • Application of additional common climbing knots & hitches for top-rope anchors
  • Cleaning the anchor and setting up a rappel or lower.
  • Rock climbing gear considerations and selection
  • LNT principles for the crag
  • Technical climbing instruction on rock

Course Location

INCLUSIONS
  • All rock climbing gear (harness, helmet, rock shoes, etc.)
  • Guiding and Instruction with an AMGA trained Single-Pitch Instructor

EXCLUSIONS
  • Transportation to Tom's Thumb Trailhead
  • Hotel costs before, during, or after the outing
  • Guide gratuity
  • Lunch food or snacks
  • Personal hiking/climbing clothing and equipment​
  • All rock climbing gear (harness, helmet, rock shoes, etc.)
  • Costs associated with weather delays or other variables beyond the control of Granite Mountain Guides
In Partnership With
DIFFICULTY
Course Cost
AZWCC Members Receive 20% Off!
(Two Participant Minimum for Private AZWCC Courses)
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