Sport Leading Clinic

The Sport Leading Clinic will cover the basic skills in leading a sport route, clipping draws properly, setting an anchor for a follower, cleaning draws, cleaning an anchor and rappelling or lowering off. The course consists of one evening lecture and a full-day field trip. Students will receive a copy of the textbook, Sport Climbing: From Top Rope to Redpoint, Techniques for Climbing Success.
Course fee: $65.

Prerequisites:  Participants must have passed Basic Rock School or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience and need to be comfortable climbing on a minimum of 5.8 terrain. The ability to climb 5.9 routes is preferred.

Equipment Provided:  Ropes, sport draws, sport anchors.

Student Equipment:   Harness, helmet, climbing shoes, belay device, locking carabiners, personal anchor.

Course offered

• Fall