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Learn to lead (traditional gear)
Objective
The popular learn to lead course is a tried and tested formula designed to promote a smooth transition from top-roping or seconding routes to getting on the sharp end!
Venue
Usually North Wales.
Duration
Two full days.
Client numbers
Two to three.
Prerequisites
Minimum skills and experience required for this course are: Have experience of climbing outside, safe use of a climbing harness and the ability to belay appropriately.
Personal equipment
All ropes and rack are provided on the course. You should bring the following: ‘comfortable’ climbing shoes, personal harness, climbing helmet, belay device and appropriate locking karabiner, 1 x 60cm, 120cm, 240cm slings complete with locking HMS karabiners, 2 x prussik loops on 6mm cord (1x 40cm, 1x 60cm in circumference after tying off with double fisherman’s with tails of 50mm to 75mm,) plus all the normal hill kit (See separate kit list).
Programme
The course consists of two days on crags in real situations utilising natural anchors. Skills covered include: Equipment, objective dangers, access restrictions, route choice, racking, communication, use of natural protection, anchors, belay organisation, safer abseiling.
Travel
Transport to and from the course base and its venues is usually shared. This reduces costs and eliminates the possibility of clients having difficulty in locating the venues.
Accommodation
Accommodation is usually of a bunkhouse type at the Galt-Y-Glyn Hotel near Llanberis. Single, double or shared rooms are available upon request.
Alternate course locations may be utilised in consultation with clients if requested.
The popular learn to lead course is a tried and tested formula designed to promote a smooth transition from top-roping or seconding routes to getting on the sharp end!
Venue
Usually North Wales.
Duration
Two full days.
Client numbers
Two to three.
Prerequisites
Minimum skills and experience required for this course are: Have experience of climbing outside, safe use of a climbing harness and the ability to belay appropriately.
Personal equipment
All ropes and rack are provided on the course. You should bring the following: ‘comfortable’ climbing shoes, personal harness, climbing helmet, belay device and appropriate locking karabiner, 1 x 60cm, 120cm, 240cm slings complete with locking HMS karabiners, 2 x prussik loops on 6mm cord (1x 40cm, 1x 60cm in circumference after tying off with double fisherman’s with tails of 50mm to 75mm,) plus all the normal hill kit (See separate kit list).
Programme
The course consists of two days on crags in real situations utilising natural anchors. Skills covered include: Equipment, objective dangers, access restrictions, route choice, racking, communication, use of natural protection, anchors, belay organisation, safer abseiling.
Travel
Transport to and from the course base and its venues is usually shared. This reduces costs and eliminates the possibility of clients having difficulty in locating the venues.
Accommodation
Accommodation is usually of a bunkhouse type at the Galt-Y-Glyn Hotel near Llanberis. Single, double or shared rooms are available upon request.
Alternate course locations may be utilised in consultation with clients if requested.