Learn to Lead Traditional Climbs

Climbers who want to climb in some of the most amazing places in Colorado like Eldorado Canyon or Unaweep Canyon should think of this course as the basis for starting in those places. During this Trad Leading course participants will learn:

• How to provide a solid lead belay that makes you a sought after climbing partner.
• How to place different types of protection such as cams, stoppers, and tricams.
• How to utilize removable protection that increases the safety of both the leader and the follower and evaluate the hazards and ratings of different climbs.
• How to utilize fixed anchors for descending or when and how to build strong anchors and utilize walk-offs.
• Assessing safety systems and performing safety checks for lead climbing and how to avoid bad habits and evaluate all the hazards of trad leading.
• Outdoor climbing etiquette and ethics for new outdoor leaders.
  After taking this climbing course participants should feel capable of leading and descending climbs using removable protection such as cams, stoppers, tricams, and other forms of removable protection.