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DESCRIPTION
A weekend introduction to leading trad led by LMC members Richard Holdsworth, Iain Marr and Will Green: all qualified rock climbing instructors (RCI award).
AIMS
Developing a solid foundation in lead rock climbing techniques, whilst leading a variety of rock climbs.
IS IT FOR ME?
The main focus is on developing a confident and competent approach to leading single pitch rock climbs. Lead climbing, with the inherent risk of falling no matter how well managed, is risky. You should be aware of and accept these risks. If you're already an experienced trad leader than see 'Intro to Multipitch' later in the year which might be more suitable.
PRE-REQUISITES
You must have previous climbing experience and have either seconded sport climbs or seconded trad routes. You must be able to belay a lead climber. Previous experience of leading sport climbing indoors or out would be an advantage.
CONTENT
Main topics:
· Re-cap on core rock climbing skills such as movement on rock and belaying both leader and second (including holding falls and lowering).
· Tying into multi – point anchors both in reach and out of reach using the rope alone.
· Learning to use rock climbing protection equipment such as nuts on wire, hexes and camming devices and assessing the efficacy of the placements.
· Developing lead climbing skills.
· Interpreting a climbing guide book, identifying a route and then climbing it.
· Understanding of climbing grades, ethics and conservation.
· Abseiling, how to protect yourself on an abseil and how to set up an abseil.
LOGISTICS
The course is on the Saturday and Sunday in the Peak District with participants travelling up on the Friday night and returning Sunday late afternoon/evening.
Accommodation is at the Heathy Lea hut (Oread Mountaineering Club) in Baslow, Peak District
Please let us know if you're driving by selecting the correct options when you sign up so that passengers can request lifts via the automated system on this webpage.
The cost of instruction is free but there will be a charge for the hut of £25 ( £12.50 pppn ) and £12.5 to cover the instructors' hut and petrol expenses.
Ropes and gear (nuts, cams etc) will be provided but participants will need to bring their own harness, helmet, belay device and climbing shoes.