Sport Climbing Essentials Course

Join our crash course in lead climbing, designed for aspiring leaders wanting to know all the proper and safe procedures sport climbing outside. This program delves into the art of leading sport climbs in outdoor settings while also providing attentive positive instruction. 

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER:

  • Essential gear selection for sport climbing.
  •  Techniques for placing and clipping quickdraws across varied climbing scenarios.
  •  Hands-on practice.
  • Proficiency in lead belaying techniques and catching falls.
  • The finesse of stick-clip usage.
  • Expertise in route and anchor cleaning, a vital skill for sport climbers.

These competencies not only prepare you for the thrill of sport climbing but also open doors to climbing destinations worldwide.

Full Day

Join Our Sport Climbing Essentials Course

In this full day course you will learn the following

  • Lead Belaying Safety and Techniques
  • Clipping in any configuration
  • Rock Climbing Movement
  • Anchoring Techniques
  • Safe Anchor Cleaning and Rappelling

Maximum group size of 12 participants (2 guides 6:1 Ratio), Minimum 2 guests.

You will finish this climbing session confident in the basics of leading sport climbs! A great start to becoming proficient in the art of rock climbing!

Sign up here!

Meeting Location: Truckee North Lake Tahoe

Bookings for the Truckee Tahoe Area will be held in the vicinity of either Donner Summit Bridge, or the 06 Fire road in Sierra Meadows .  We will give you the location for your course before the start date. 

Meeting Location: Sonora Pass

Bookings for the Sonora Pass Area will be held in the vicinity of Pinecrest Lake Sonora Pass Highway.  We will meet in front of the Pinecrest Food Market and head to our climbing location from here.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for climbing
  • Rain Jacket
  • Closed-toe shoes with good traction preferably approach shoes
  • Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
  • A small backpack (20-30 liter) with water and lunch for the day snacks
  • Personal climbing gear: shoes, harness, helmet, and belay device. if you own them (optional; we will provide all necessary equipment if needed)