Awarding Body

Mountain Training

Scheme

Rock Skills

Course

Learn to Lead Trad

Type

Training

Award Description

Our Rock Skills courses are designed to provide structured training opportunities for people who want to learn more and become independent climbers. There are three different levels so that complete beginners and those with more experience can choose the most appropriate starting point. 

Connect with others and move with confidence

Fluid, confident movement makes lead climbing a more enjoyable experience and you will continue to improve your movement skills alongside other developing climbers on the course.

Immerse yourself in the activity

It takes time and patience to become an independent trad climber which is why two days of focused practise is an ideal way to learn. We want to give you the best possible start to a lifetime of trad climbing by creating a supportive learning environment.

Learn essential skills

Placing nuts and cams, equalising anchors, understanding forces, managing rope systems, protecting the second, lead belaying – there’s a lot to learn about trad climbing and every Rock Skills course will focus on the skills most appropriate to the participants. The aim is to provide you with lots of opportunities to practise and get feedback so you can leave the course in a strong position to lead simple trad routes.

Course covers: Choosing venues and routes, moving well when leading, how to carry, select and place trad gear, clipping when leading, building anchors, belaying a second and managing risk

Ideal for: Climbers who are ready to learn to lead trad routes, experienced climbers who want to refresh their skills and people planning to pursue the Rock Climbing Instructor qualification.

Start

12/04/2025 09:00

End

13/04/2025 17:00

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

2

Venue

Caffi Caban Cafe

Town

Caernarfon

County

Gwynedd

Postcode

LL55 3NR

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

53.14209

Longitude

-4.15371

Name

GO Vertical

Phone

07956004002

Website

Booking/Details

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