Traditional Climbing Class in Joshua Tree National Park

Sightseeing  :  United States  :  California  :  Joshua Tree  :  Climbing

Are you ready for traditional climbing? This traditional climbing class is designed to teach how to lead trad routes, place and remove pro, clip gear, use slings, lead belay, protect from a leader fall, manage your rope, route planning and more. All from the safety of a mock lead. What is covered:

• Safety and fundamentals
• Rope management
• Route finding and assessment
• Organizing your rack
• Placing and removing pro
• Climbing movement for Trad Lead
• How to Lead Belay
• Communication and vocabulary
• Learn while on top rope, all from the safety of a mock lead
• All equipment is provided. Feel free to bring your own.
  

PREREQUISITE: Prior roped-climbing experience. You must already know how to tie-in to a rope and how to belay on top-rope setting.