Learn to Lead Traditional Climbs
Duration
8 hour(s)
Languages
English
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Build and utilize fixed anchors for descending and walk-offs
Assess safety systems and perform thorough lead climbing checks
Understand outdoor climbing etiquette and ethics for new leaders
Gain confidence leading and descending climbs with removable protection
€ 248.29
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This Trad Leading course is designed for climbers eager to explore some of Colorado’s most iconic climbing destinations, including Eldorado Canyon and Unaweep Canyon. Participants will develop essential skills for safe and confident trad climbing, beginning with lead belaying techniques that make you a reliable partner. Instruction covers the placement and use of removable protection such as cams, stoppers, and tricams, helping you protect both yourself and your climbing partner. You’ll also learn how to evaluate the hazards and ratings of different climbs, as well as how to use fixed anchors for descending, build strong anchors when necessary, and navigate walk-offs safely.
In addition to technical skills, this course teaches important outdoor climbing etiquette and ethics for new leaders. By the end of the training, participants should feel confident leading and descending climbs using a variety of removable protection devices. The program provides a solid foundation for venturing into Colorado’s world-class trad climbing areas with competence and awareness, ensuring climbers can approach routes with both safety and efficiency in mind.
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Minimum age of participants 8
Group size up to 8 people
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Activity Provider: Colorado Climbing Company
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Matas
Did the 2-day mountain skills 1 course with Ambrose around Laragh and had a phenomenal time. Learned so much about the fundamental principles of navigation, and then got to put it into practice with feedback. Would highly recommend to anyone who's interested in learning more about mountaineering or just wants an excuse to go hiking.
George
I booked a day with Ambrose to complete a climb that I had struggled with in the past and to gain a bit of confidence for an upcoming trip to the Alps. Ambrose was methodical and knowledgeable, ensuring that at each belay we discussed what we had just done and what we were planning to do. The day was extremely entertaining and well worth the money.
Grace
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Eoin
Excellent experience. Ambrose creates a comfortable, friendly and informative learning environment while at the same time keeping it fun even in challenging conditions. The two day course has given me the skills to keep myself and others in my company safe and comfortable on a day of hiking. This course goes far beyond using a compass, in summary I would say I've learnt to look at the bigger picture it's not all about being buried in your map. Great experience, excellent value, opens up new possibilities.
Seán
I completed my Mountain Leader 2 training with Ambrose in the Comeraghs. Ambrose is not only a high level instructor with a wealth of experience, he is also a calming and confidence building leader. Ambrose has a great ability to ensure that you bring out your natural abilities and approach tasks/challenges more confidently whilst delivering a comprehensive syllabus. He also brings great attention to detail. There is well thought out organisation in the prep before the course, even going as far as to arrange a video call for the group prior to meeting up. The follow up info and tips and advice after completion of the course is brilliant. Most importantly though, a genuinely lovely dude. I would highly recommend Ambrose for any training.