This class focuses on leading fundamentals. You’ll learn what it takes to become a competent leader: confidence in technique and the ability to place reliable protection and sound anchors. You’ll practice placement and removal of all the various state-of-the-art protection devices, with pointers from your guide, and, under close supervision and toprope protection, you will execute simulated lead climbs. Placing gear on lead, use of slings to reduce rope drag, proper carabiner clip-ins and alignment, belaying strategies, rope management and route-finding skills are among the topics covered.
Classes generally meet at 8 a.m. and generally last until approximately 4 p.m.
Location: Joshua Tree National Park
Disclaimer: If only one climber is booked for a course, we will reschedule or offer the option of a private half-day session. Please note that this course is open to the general public.
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