Beyond the Edge - Learn to Lead

This learn to lead trad course is for people with some experience of rock climbing who want to progress to leading routes on natural rock and placing gear, outside.

An average course participant will have some climbing wall experience (leading routes inside). They will have climbed outdoors as a second and be a competent belayer.

£255 per person or from £265 for a group

Learn to Lead Trad – Course Overview

During the course, you will learn / revise how to set up belays safely and efficiently, use runners, and lead climbs, whilst understanding the potential dangers involved. You will be encouraged to go at your own pace and climb routes within your ability whilst improving your skills in a supportive environment.

Beyond the Edge are one of the most experienced providers of Mountain Training courses in the UK. We think its important that the courses run in a fun and friendly manner and take great pride in the very high percentage of individuals who return for further courses.

Learn to Lead Trad – Course Format

The two days are flexible to suit your desires and the prevailing weather conditions, a rough outline is below:

Day 1

We meet at 9am and after introductions over a cup of coffee we discuss rock climbing equipment, and how to use it safely. Depending on the weather, we cover knots and the basics of setting up anchors and belaying and leading climbs inside or outside. We then put all this theory into practice on the rock, learning to place gear, practicing anchors, perfecting our climbing movement and learn about falling safely.

We aim to finish at around 4:30pm.

Day 2

Another 9am start and we head straight out and get on with the climbing. If you feel ready and under our close supervision maybe making your first lead climbs. As your confidence and skills increase you can increase the difficulty at your own pace. We will also cover abseiling and preventing common problems.

We finish the day slightly earlier at around 4pm to allow those who are travelling longer distances a bit of extra time.

Find out more at: beyondtheedge.co.uk