Beta Bust 2024: Intro to Traditional Lead Climbing

Saturday, September 28th, 2024 | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This course teaches the fundamentals of traditional lead climbing in a safe, supportive environment. This course will review traditional gear placement, and build fundamental lead climbing skills. We will emphasize placing solid gear on lead, artfully belaying a lead climber, and route-reading and risk-management considerations.

You don't need to have any prior lead climbing experience - or even be ready to lead - before taking this course. We teach all lead climbing curricula on "mock-lead," meaning the leader is always connected to a top-rope system in addition to a lead rope. Meanwhile, your instructor provides in-the-moment feedback, consultation and reassurance.

Prerequisites: Climbers should be familiar with traditional protection and have some experience placing gear and building traditional anchors.

*Note: This course does not include or focus on sport lead climbing. ***You must be enrolled in Beta Bust to participate. This trip will not run if less than 3 participants enroll***