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Rock Climbers Learn to Lead Class at Castle Rock
October 16, 2011
Are you ready to take the next big step in climbing and start leading?
It's an entirely different program when you are on the "sharp end" of the rope. The thrill goes up, the sense of accomplishment increases and you develop the freedom to climb anywhere, without being limited to top rope only routes. Lead climbing also involves greater risk as you are exposed to greater fall potentials. There are more things to consider than simply where the next foothold is.
To lead climb safely, you need to know how and where to place protection, how to build anchors, how to clip the rope into protection, how to minimize rope drag, zippering, fall factors, lead belaying, anchoring, the list goes on and on.
In this all day class at Caste Rock State Park, we'll teach a number of concepts crucial to lead climbing and we'll give you opportunities to apply them as you "mock lead" routes while tied in to the safety of a top rope. You and your gear placements will be under the watchful eye of one of the professional guides of the Outdoor Adventure Club. We'll critique your placements, and steer your through the start of a new phase in your climbing career.
Prerequisites:
Climbers should be able to climb 5.8-5.9 comfortably and have taken a gear and anchor class or have experience setting up anchors.
Want information on all of our rock climbing trips? Check out our full Rock Climbing Program.
Where is this trip?
Here's a Google Map to the general area
Specific driving directions for the trip will come with your confirmed reservation.
Includes:
- Hands on instruction from one of the professional guides of the Outdoor Adventure Club trained by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)
- An all day class from 9-5 (approx)
- All the climbing gear necessary for the day
You'll need to bring:
A recommended gear list will come with your confirmed reservation, but you should generally be prepared with the following:
- Clothes appropriate for the weather (avoid wearing cotton)
- Appropriate footwear
- 2 liters of water
- Your own climbing shoes, harness, helmet if you have them
Pricing:
OAC Members: $149
Non-members: $179
To Register for this trip(s), please complete the following 2 steps:
Step 1 - Click on the trip registration link below and fill out the form to complete Step 1 of the registration process. Don't forget to return to this page to complete Step 2, payment (which may require closing a tab or window).
Step 2 - Complete payment information using PayPal.
If you have any questions about this trip, please email us at info@outdooradventureclub.com or call 415-377-1195.
Private, custom and corporate trips: Any trip on our calendar can be customized and offered to your friends, family or corporate group. Just ask and we'll make it happen.