TRAD CLIMBING 101

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE EASTERN SIERRA


 

Traditional climbing is quickly becoming a new favorite in the climbing community so why not make sure you have your systems dialed when venturing out into the vertical world! Our Trad 101 course focuses on the necessary skills to keep you safe when developing your traditional climbing skill set. We'll start by explaining the difference between active and passive gear, their primary uses, how to place gear and what to look for, utilizing natural protection when available.  Instruction for building gear anchors will be a focus in the course which will involve proper gear selection, placing gear, equalizing the system, and utilizing the anchor to it's fullest potential. From there we'll put your newly acquired skills to the test and place gear on mock-lead so you get the feel for placing active and passive gear and understand the technicalities involved with your new found passion. 

 

 
 

TRAD CLIMBING 101 COURSE GENERAL INFO


 

COST: $140 & UP (SEE RATES BELOW)

LOCATION: SAN DIEGO, LOS ANGELES, JOSHUA TREE, HOLCOMB VALLEY, EASTERN SIERRA

COURSE LENGTH: FULL DAY (8 HOURS)

 
 
  • SAN DIEGO & LOS ANGELES

    One Person $330

    Two People $230

    Three People $190

    Four People $170

    Five People $150

    Six People $140

    JOSHUA TREE, ALABAMA HILLS, HOLCOMB VALLEY

    One Person $375

    Two People $240

    Three People $200

    Four People $180

    Five People $170

    Six People $150

    EASTERN SIERRA

    One Person $515

    Two People $325

    Three People $265

    Four People $215

    Five People $185

    Six People $160

  • Harness, helmet, climbing shoes (if needed)

    All climbing equipment (ropes, anchoring equipment, active & passive gear, etc.)

    Professionally trained AMGA Guide

  • Please note, any guest registering for a Trad Climbing 101 course must have the basic skill set and knowledge to build basic 2 point bolted anchors using cordalette’s and slings. This will ensure you are set up for success for your Trad Climbing 101 course.