Intro to Sport ClimbinG

The Intro to Sport Climbing Course is great for climbers who already know how to climb, belay, and top rope and are ready to take their climbing to the next level.

Through a mixture of discussion and hands-on practice, we will focus on the skills needed for the aspiring sport leader. We will work our way toward the sharp end with individual mock leads, where we can build confidence in our technique and clipping with the safety and security of a top rope belay. Depending on the experience level and interest of the group, we may dive deeper into additional technical skills, but at the very least we will cover the following:

✔Understanding sport climbing gear
✔Bolt primer - what’s behind the rock?
✔Clipping strategies
✔Various sport climbing anchors
✔Anchor cleaning
✔Rappelling
✔Lead belaying
✔Mock lead on single pitch sport climbs
✔Cragging area ethics, Leave No Trace, and safety concerns

What’s Included

  • AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor

  • Personal Climbing Equipment if needed (Harness, Helmet, Shoes, Belay Device)

  • Group Climbing Equipment (ropes, anchors, etc.)

What’s Not Included

  • Lunch/Snacks

  • Water

  • Transportation

  • Guide Gratuity

Recommended Experience:

✔Familiarity with basic climbing knots
✔Ability to top rope climb 5.8
✔Solid top rope belaying experience
✔Basic top rope anchor building 
✔Suggested prerequisite courses are Anchor Building, Top Roping, Gym to Crag, or a similar foundation of knowledge

When: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Where: Various locations

Open Enrollment Rates: $250 per person

Private Rates:

1 participant: $360
2 participants: $260 each
3 participants: $220 each
4 participants: $185 each
5+ participants: Inquire