Learn Trad Rock 101

Course Information

Learn to Lead Trad Rock 101 is an intermediate to advanced course.

Objectives:

• Competently place running belay anchor points using traditional removable protection.
• Understand fall factor mechanics .
• Construct anchors using removable and fixed point protection.

You will learn the following:

• Discover the nuances of climbing traditional routes on different rock types.
•  Review climbing hardware and soft good material’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Place and remove traditional rock gear.
• Assess fixed anchor points (bolts and pitons).
• Construct high integrity traditional anchors using the DARN Solid and Timely model.
• Traditional lead climbing systems will be taught by using mock leading systems.
• How to select routes that are appropriate for your skill level.
• Learning to gather pertinent information from guidebooks.
• Racking up for your route.
• Visualization techniques for leading a traditional route.
• Finding optimal placement stances.
• Anticipating cruxes and learning to down climb.
• Learn which style of belay devices are appropriate for traditional climbing.
• Understand the mental aspects of leading on traditional gear.
• Fall factor mechanics.

CanRock Mountain Guides instructors are committed to giving their students highly personalized instruction with exceptionally low 4:1 student to instructor ratios.

CanRock Mountain Guide’s low ratio programs translates to timely feedback, attentive instruction and better overall safety.