Intro to Youth Lead Climbing

A perfect opportunity to advance your 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+

• Prerequisites:

• Currently enrolled in either Junior Climbers, or Club Climbers 

• Edgeworks Top Rope Belay certification (youth belay certification is equivalent)

• 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.

How to Register

• Select your session start date from the calendar.

• Select your climber type (Junior or Club)

• Click “Continue” and complete each page until your booking is confirmed