SPORT CLIMBING

Learning to lead on bolts is the logical progression from top-roping and opens the door to a lot of brilliant climbing destinations like Skaha, British Columbia and Smith Rocks, Oregon. A good background in sport climbing is also an excellent foundation to begin lead climbing cracks on traditional protection. Instructional topics for this course will include:

• Hazard recognition and management at the crag.
• Equipment selection.
• Quickdraw use, pre-clipping, back-clipping and "Z"-clipping.
• Lead belaying, positioning and fall dynamics.
• Falling techniques and overcoming "fear".
• Anchor threading and lowering.

Learning outdoor sport climbing skills and lead theory from a guide is the safest way to begin a long, prosperous and injury-free leading career.