Lead Climbers

A perfect opportunity for your youth climber to advance their climbing skills!

This 6-week program is specifically designed for youth interested in developing lead climbing skills. This course covers essential techniques and practices for lead climbing. Climbers will learn how to confidently clip quickdraws, manage rope slack, and perform lead belaying, all within the controlled environment of our facilities. 

Climbers should have at least a few months of consistent top rope climbing before taking this program. This includes having a thorough understanding of top rope belaying and lowering, and being comfortable top roping at least 5.9 without falling/taking prior to signing up for this course. Students who do not meet this requirement may not achieve the course objectives.

Program Details:

Ages: 11+

Note: This course is intended for all youth currently enrolled in ongoing youth programs, but youth ages 16+ are also eligible to take our adult instruction Intro to Lead Climbing course.

Prerequisites:

Age 11+

Currently enrolled in either Junior Climbers or Club Climbers 

5.9 or higher top rope climbing ability 

Schedule: 

6-week course

1 class/week

90-minute sessions

Cost: $240 

Adaptive Climbing: We welcome youth of all abilities. See our Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC) or contact us with questions.

Scholarships: If you are interested in applying for an Edgeworks Youth Program Scholarship, please complete this form: Youth Program Scholarships

Registration:
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