Learn to Lead Outdoor

Elevate your outdoor climbing to the next level by learning how to safely and confidently lead climb. 

Lead climbing is the next step in outdoor climbing, offering more diverse routes, freedom, and fun than top-roping. With more freedom comes additional responsibilities that you take on as a climber. Outdoor lead climbing has more complexities than indoor lead climbing, so it is important to fully understand things such as clipping properly and safely falling. Our experienced guides will ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to lead climb safely and responsibly. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently lead climb on your own. 

What climbing experience do I need for this course?

This course is for intermediate climbers who already know how to top rope climb, top rope belay, and tie the essential climbing knots. This is NOT a beginner course!

What is included in this course? 

• AMGA-Trained Guide 

• Climbing Equipment 

• Insurance for Climbing 

• Lunch Box and Drinking Water 

• Red Truck Transportation

What skills are taught?

• Essential Knots and Hitches for Lead Climbing

• Equipment Required for Lead Climbing

• Route Assessment and Hardware Evaluation

• Clipping Correctly

• Rope Management

• Falling on Lead

• Setting up Top Rope Climbs

• Climbing Movement

• Basic Anchor Systems

• Route Finding

• Cleaning and Lowering from a Route

What is the projected itinerary?

• 8:00 - Meet at Progression Vertical 

• 8:30-9:30 - Red Truck Transportation to Crazy Horse

• 9:30-12:00 - Morning Instructional Session

• 12:00-13:00 - Locally-Prepared Thai Lunch

• 12:00-16:30 - Afternoon Instructional and Climbing Session

• 16:30-17:30 - Red Truck Transportation Back to Progression Vertical 

What should I bring? 

• Athletic Clothing

• Closed-Toed Shoes / Socks

• Refillable Water Bottle 

• Sunscreen 

• Bug Spray 

• Snacks