This course is for those who want to see what it is like to be out front placing gear where the risk and exhilaration is greater.  A competent leader knows more than just how to place gear. This course covers traditional anchor building, route finding, organizing multiple rappel descents, as well as risk awareness/ management.  All students lead while also being belayed by a top rope, allowing for relative safety while still experiencing what its like to be climbing on lead.  

Learn-to-Lead Course

Cost	$350 for 2 days $450 for 3 days
Dates	Courses begin every Sat. and Tues. April – October.  Call for special date requests.
Class Size	Ratio max of 2 to 1
Discounts	See Our Rate Chart.
Ages	17 and Up (Call us for age restrictions)
Times	8:30 AM on the porch
Prerequisite	At least two years of climbing experience as a second to get the most out of this course.  You should be comfortable and competent with a figure 8 knot, water knot, and double fisherman’s knot, voice commands and modern belay and rappelling technique.  You should also have a good understanding of the objective hazards of climbing.
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This course is conducted entirely outdoors in a two or three day format.  It is most suitable for climbers with at least two seasons of traditional seconding experience. We recommend that you take this course with a climbing partner if possible

It is worth stating that the amount of information presented in our courses can be overwhelming.  While we do offer the Learn to Lead Course as a two day course, students usually walk away with a better working knowledge of the techniques when they take the three day version. 

All necessary equipment is provided.  If you have a rack, bring it as it is best to learn on your own gear.  All personal equipment is subject to inspection and approval by your instructor to determined its' appropriateness and safe condition.

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Hi Arthur,
Thank you so much! Kevin and I had a wonderful time climbing with Massey and Travis on Saturday, May 24th!
Attached are a few photos of Kevin and Massey at the top.
Thanks so much! 
Amelia