Traditional Climbing Course: 3 Day

Move Beyond the Bolts with Traditional Lead Climbing on Our 3-Day Course

Elevate Your Climbing Skills with Expert Instruction

Join our comprehensive 3-day Traditional Lead Climbing Course, designed to progress climbers from placing gear and building anchors to mastering multi-pitch transitions and technical descents. Our specialized lead climbing system ensures safety, minimizes unnecessary lead falls, and provides immediate instructor feedback on gear placements, anchors, and climbing techniques.

Course Highlights

• Structured Learning Approach: Build your skills systematically, ensuring a solid foundation in traditional climbing.
• Immediate Feedback: Receive real-time feedback on gear placements, anchors, and climbing movements from experienced instructors.
• Confidence Building: Gain confidence with our specialized lead climbing system designed to enhance safety and learning efficiency.

Rates are based upon minimum of 2 guests per guide. 

Learning Outcomes

• Placing Traditional Rock Protection: Learn to place and evaluate gear placements effectively.
• Building Anchors: Master the techniques of constructing secure climbing anchors.
• Lead Climbing: Develop your lead climbing skills with confidence and control.
• Belaying Leaders: Understand the nuances of belaying a lead climber safely.
• Taking Lead Falls: Practice taking lead falls in a controlled environment.
• Multi-Pitch Transitions: Get comfortable with the complexities of multi-pitch climbing.
• Rappelling: Learn and practice safe rappelling techniques.
• Introduction to Rock Rescue: Gain basic rock rescue skills for emergency situations.
• Improvised Natural Anchors: Learn to use natural features for anchor building.

Best for

• Indoor Climbers: Perfect for those comfortable climbing indoors at 5.6 or higher who want to transition to outdoor traditional climbing.

Venues

Course Locations

We offer traditional climbing courses at the following venues. Contact us to customize your course or trip.

• Washington: Mount Erie, Vantage, Index
• Colorado: Eldorado Canyon, Boulder Canyon, Clear Creek Canyon, Lumpy Ridge
• Utah: Moab, Indian Creek
• Nevada: Red Rock Conservation Area

Gear List

Cancellation Policy

It is your responsibility to be familiar with our Payment, Cancellation, and Rescheduling Policies. When you book a trip with Guided Exposure, you are agreeing to our policies outlined here:

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