Tie into the sharp end!

Transitioning to lead climbing is a big step in anyone’s climbing career. This type of climbing presents a new level os required risk assessment, technical knowledge, and movement techniques. We’re here to walk through each of these with you and support your transition into being a confident lead climber!

What's included

  • Rock Climbing instruction
  • Permits
  • Set up gear (ropes, quick draws, anchoring gear)
  • Personal gear can be rented

What's not included

  • Personal rock climbing gear ($8 / Person)
  • Transportation
  • Food
  • Camping gear (if camping)

Required Skills

  • Ability to safety top rope belay
  • Ability to tie a figure 8 follow through knot
  • Ability to hike up to 1 mile on uneven terrain with up to 25lbs
  • Ability to climb 5.9 on top rope

Dates

Dates Location Audience
June 18 Western MA LGBTQ+
June 19 Western MA Womxn
June 20 Western MA Open

Clinic Schedule

  • Topics covered during this clinic:
    • Understanding lead climbing equipment
    • Clipping technique
    • Movement skills for lead climbing
    • Risk assessment
      • Fall factores, falling zones
      • How and when to clip
      • Belaying considerations
      • Accounting for differences in weight
    • Belaying a lead climber
      • Hard vs soft catches
      • Safely assessing a fall
    • How to clean a lead route
    • How to set/clean lead anchors

Tuition

$125 for an 8 hour day of instruction

Optional personal gear rental: $8/person

*Scholarship options are available, please indicate that you would like to learn more about this upon registration.

Other details

Ratio: 4:1 (climber to guide)

Minimum number of participants to run: 2

WE CAN’T WAIT TO CLIMB WITH YOU. PLEASE COMPLETE THE CONTACT FORM BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE.

You will receive a confirmation email with directions to complete a registration questionnaire and payment info.