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Learn to Lead Trad Climbing - 2 Day


CT rock climbing is home to some truly classic trad climbs! In this 2 day course, learn all the necessary skills to expand your terrain and gain access to all that our local crags offer!

COurse Overview

August 31st and September 1st - 9:00am

Day 1

Selecting and placing traditional climbing gear

  • Anchor skills and assessment

  • Belay systems for the leader and follower

  • Leader security and station management

  • Mock leading

Day 2

  • Day 1 review

  • Intro to self-rescue, lowering and raising a follower

  • Leading (subject to change by Instructor)

PREREQUISITES

Climb 5.8 or higher, extensive top rope experience

Lead experience recommended but not required

RATES

$300 ($150 a day)

2 people required to make the course happen

Location

Ragged Mountain Area in central CT

Instructor

Blake Cheney, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor

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Earlier Event: August 13
Top Ropes and Tacos