Movement on rock! - techniques and tactics for leading trad

Move better on rock and feel better on trad leads!

This workshop will take you through some key movement techniques and tactics I've noticed make the biggest difference to people leading on rock. This workshop is designed to help you improve your skillset for personal trad leads, and help you become a more solid climber as you move towards the RCDI qualification, or want to consolidate your leads as an RCI instructor.

Who is this workshop for?

You will need to be a qualified RCI to attend this workshop. This workshop is also suitable for people interested in teaching and coaching others on rock. You'll need to be climbing at least Severe to get the most out of this workshop.

Workshop content:

Key movement styles will include: steep bulges, bridging and pushing, improving your footwork and having clear strategies for lead climbs.

Most content will be practised on top rope, and there will be no pressure or expectation to lead climbing during the day.

When? This session will run on Wednesday 6th August from 09.30am - 4.30pm, and there will be a maximum group size of 4.

Where? We will use crags in Langdale, but exact venues sill be decided once we have a weather forecast.

Shared transport can be available from Keswick for anyone travelling by public transport.

I will also be running a 'trust your trad gear' coaching workshop on Tuesday 5th August if you would like to attend both days!

What do I need to bring? As well as suitable outdoor clothing, you need to bring your own personal climbing equipment (harness, helmet, rock shoes, belay device), and a trad rack/rope.

Workshop leader

Esther Foster is a qualified MCI and Development Coach with 20 years of personal climbing experience. She delivers RCI and RCDI courses and works with beginners through to expert climbers, helping them to get the most out of their personal climbing and develop their leadership skills.

Bookings and terms:

Bookings are taken directly via Esthers website here

Feel free to get in contact with Esther if you have any questions!

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EVENT

Your CPD record - If you attend this event and it counts as CPD, your CPD point/s will automatically be added to your record in due course - you will not need to add it yourself.

Please allow up to 2 weeks for the workshop provider to complete the event in the system and assign you your CPD, thank you.

Start

06/08/2025 09:30

End

06/08/2025 16:30

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

4

Venue

Lake District

Town

Langdale

County

Cumbria

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

54.62093

Longitude

-3.20356

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07999366034

Website

Booking/Details

Email