For climbers who are already familiar with lead climbing, this course introduces traditional (trad) climbing. Participants will learn how to climb single-pitch trad routes using fixed hardware for protection and lowering.
from $400
1:1 - $600 per personDuration:
Full Day
8 hours
Climber to guide ratio:
4:1 - minimum 2
Introduction to trad climbing and gear.
How to place and remove trad protection (cams, nuts, etc.).
Climbing on trad routes with a guide.
Lowering and rappelling on trad routes.
Wrap-up and debrief.
Must be proficient in lead climbing on sport routes.
Trad Climbing Gear Overview (Cams, Nuts, Slings)
Placing and Removing Trad Protection
Climbing Technique for Trad Routes
Lowering and Rappelling Techniques
Safety Procedures for Trad Climbing
Climbing shoes
Harness
Chalk bag
Helmet
Trad protection gear (provided)