Learn to Lead Climb
Our learn-to-lead courses are designed to bring you up to the standard of lead climbing so that you feel safe, confident, reassured, and independent when it comes to leading outdoors.
Two Day Learn to Lead Climbing Course
Our two day learn to lead climbing course is ideal for those who have some experience climbing in the outdoors previously. We will take you right up to the standard of feeling confident to go outdoors and lead a route in the traditional style safely, independently, and with confidence.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
Placing climbing gear (nuts, cams, hexes, etc)
Building belays
Lead belaying
Placing gear on lead
descending from a crag
Interpretation of guidebooks, grades, and venue choice
mental strategies & building confidence
How to build your own rack
COST
1:1 £460
2:1 £230 per person
3:1 £180 per person
PREREQUISITES
Some previous experience seconding trad routes, safely top rope/lead belay, own your own harness, and rock shoes.
Four Day Learn to Lead Climbing Course
Our 4-day comprehensive learn to lead course is designed for those who have little or no outdoor experience. It’s ideal for those who are at a beginner level of climbing and would like to take their skills right up to lead climbing in the outdoors.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
Belaying in the outdoors
climbing knots and terminology
safety in the outdoors,
Setting up top ropes
movement skills on rock
Placing climbing gear (nuts, cams, hexes, etc)
Building belays
Lead belaying
Placing gear on lead
Descending from a crag
Interpretation of guidebooks, grades, and venue choice
mental strategies & building confidence
How to build your own rack
COST
1:1 £800
2:1 €500/£440 pp
3:1 €320/£280 pp
WHERE
Snowdonia, North Wales – Throughout the year
Ireland & rest of UK – Available on request
PREREQUISITES
Some experience climbing indoors would be helpful, or outdoors.
A review from one of Learn to Lead Courses
March 2022 - Learn to Lead Course, Snowdonia, North Wales
“I highly recommend a climbing adventure with Jono!
I learned trad climbing and lead climbing outdoors with him in Ireland, and I didn't think twice about traveling to Wales to learn multi-pitch climbing with him.
I've become very confident in applying all the techniques covered in the courses (gear placement, anchor building, rope management, abseiling, and escaping). I've also learned to trust myself on the rock.
Jono's guidance in terms of foot placement was essential for me to step up my climbing skills.
A day out climbing with him is stress-free, he knows loads of crags/cliffs and will pick the location accordingly to your needs and level of experience. He will also give examples of certain situations you might face when climbing outdoors and how to stay safe and work effectively.
Jono is very patient, knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about climbing. You will learn loads with him, but also have a great adventure!!😊”
- Lizandra Paludetti
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