A two-day introduction to lead climbing using gear for protection.

The course participants will learn:

• to place gear and evaluate placements
• clipping techniques
• gear anchors
• The participants will also be able to practice on mock leads and, if time permits, on real leads.

The course prerequisites are:

• top rope climbing experience: 5.8 (5.9 indoors)
• belaying and rappelling experience
• knots: clove hitch, munter hitch, figure-8 knot, prussik, etc.

Required gear:

• helmet
• harness
• belay device
• shoes
• chalk bag
• a sense of humor

Note:  ropes and trad gear (nuts, cams, etc.) will be provided.

Trip Leaders/Instructors:
Jason Wheeler and Winifred Swatschek
 

Evening intro: Wednesday, May 4th (likely 7pm, location TBD)

Two-day instruction and practice: Saturday, May 7–Sunday, May 8 (likely from 8:00-4:00, not including travel from Vancouver). First day is a go if it rains the Saturday but might need to reschedule the second day if raining on Sunday.
 

Cost: $150 (PayPal or cheque. You will be provided the payment details once the instructor confirms your spot)

To sign up: send email to jwheeler70@ymail.com