Traditional climbing opens the door to many routes and areas around the world.
Learn the basics of different kinds of protection and trad climbing strategy and systems. Get hands-on practice with gear placements on the ground and on toprope to learn in a safe setting, and progress to easy trad leads as you gain skills and confidence.
This 3 day course goes more in-depth than the single day course, and will give you the perfect foundation to start trad climbing with an expert instructor.
Pricing:
1 guest: $895
2 guests: $495 each
3 guests: $395 each
Larger groups- call for rate
Best Program For:
– Learning the intricacies of Traditional climbing
– Crack Climbing Techniques
– Opening up climbing opportunities
Details:
Time: 3 Eight hour days of instruction
Prerequisites: Belaying, Rappelling, and Anchor experience
Ages: 15-70
Fitness Level: 3
Moderate level program with significant elevation gains for guests with average level of fitness and endurance.
Strength: ability to hang from a pull up bar for 10 seconds
Aerobic: ability to run up 3 flights of stairs
Balance: ability to stand on one foot for 10 seconds, touch alternate fingers to your nose
Info:
Season: Year round with dates of unavailability
Group size: 3 guests to 1 guide max
1/2 to 1 mile of hiking
numerous rock climbs
several rappels
Anchor construction/evaluation
What to Bring:
-2 liters of water
-Day pack or hydration pack
-Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
-Season appropriate clothing
-Appropriate footwear -Footwear and clothing suggestions link:
Reservation/Cancellation Policy:
2 weeks before the scheduled program date we will call to obtain a credit card number to hold the reservation. We do not charge a deposit to this card it simply holds the reservation.
Cancellations of the program with less than 24 hours notice will be charged 100% of the program fee.
No shows will be charged 100% of the program fee.
If we need to cancel the program for any reason, there is no fee.