Learn How to Trad Climb
Location
Fayetteville, West Virginia
Group Size
4 people per guide
Duration
24 hours
Location
Fayetteville, West Virginia
Group Size
4 people per guide
Duration
24 hours
Learn how to climb single-pitch trad climbs in a progression of skills that will prepare you for single-pitch climbing and being a safe and competent multi-pitch partner.
First, you'll start out learning crack-specific movement and jamming skills on a top rope, and progress to following a lead climber while removing gear. You'll learn how to assess a trad gear anchor and how to build them.
On day 2, you'll learn strategies on how to rack up for a lead climb and practice placing gear while mock leading (with a loose top rope backup). You'll mock-lead a variety of trad routes and get feedback on your gear placements as you go. Finally, you'll learn best practices for rappelling and retreating off a climb.
Other learning objectives include:
- Crack climbing technique
- Following a trad leader and removing gear
- Gear placement
- Anchor building principles
- Rope management
- Rappelling best practices
Suggested Prerequisites:
- 12 months of climbing experience
- Lead certified at your local gym (or equivalent)
- Lead belay certified
- Able to top rope up to 5.8 sport with no falls/hangs
All necessary equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring any trad gear you may own.
**This course must reach a minimum enrollment of 4 students 14 days in advance in order to run. If we do not reach 4 students, we will cancel the course and provide a full refund. If you have any friends or colleagues interested in joining us, please let them know about the course!
