SPORT CLIMBING

Get ready to take the sharp end

We’ll teach you to climb, clip, belay, and anchor with confidence on climbs outfitted with bolts and fixed anchors.

COURSE DETAILS

We'll spend the day in a combination of workshops and on-the-wall practice starting with mock-lead climbing routes with a top-rope backup. We'll progress through lead climbing and belay skills then spend some time practicing anchors, threading and rappelling.

+ Equipment, bolt evaluation
+ Climbing, clipping and footwork
+ Belaying the leader
+ Anchoring
+ Threading, rappelling sport anchors

PreRequisites

Climb 5.8 or higher, Extensive top rope experience

POPULAR SPORT CLIMBING CRAGS

Use the skills from this course to explore new areas

Rumney, NH

Hanging Mountain, MA

West Rock, CT

Red River Gorge, KY

Smith Rock, OR

Clear Creek Canyon, CO

Every crag presents different challenges, be sure to do your research or ask your guide for advice