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Introduction to Lead Climbing Course | Tucson

 Introduction to Lead Climbing Course on Mt. Lemmon


​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 top-rope climb indoors or 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 MEETING LOCATION


INCLUSIONS
  • Guiding and Instruction with an AMGA Certified Single-Pitch Instructor
  • Supplemental equipment available upon request

EXCLUSIONS
  • Transportation to meeting location
  • 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
Hand jams on Hanging Gardens

Private Course Costs/7hr
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1:1 | $375 pp
2:1 | $220 pp
3:1 | $190 pp
4:1 | $165 pp
DIFFICULTY
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Select your preferred date below:

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This institution is operated under special use permit with the Prescott National Forest & Coronado National Forest. This institution is operated under special use permit with the City of Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve.  Granite Mountain Guides, LLC is an equal opportunity provider.
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SOCIAL

Hours

Su-Sa: 7am - 6pm

Telephone

480.748.1437

Email

[email protected]
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  • GMG
  • About Us
    • About GMG
    • Meet The Guides
    • Our Affiliations >
      • AMGA
      • 1% for the Planet
      • Leave No Trace
  • Courses
    • Prescott, AZ >
      • Rock Courses
      • Alpine Courses
      • Self-Rescue Courses
    • Phoenix, AZ >
      • Rock Courses
      • Alpine Courses
      • Self-Rescue Courses
  • Trips
    • Prescott, AZ
    • Phoenix, AZ >
      • The McDowell's
      • Queen Creek
  • Retreats
    • Tucson, AZ >
      • Rock Rescue Retreat
    • AZWCC Weekends
  • Local Information
    • Prescott, AZ
    • Phoenix, AZ
    • Tucson, AZ
  • Blog
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  • Contact