Description

Join us to learn the fundamentals of Sport Lead Climbing and begin a new chapter in your climbing journey! In this class you’ll learn rope management, belaying a lead climber, how to take and catch a lead fall, and about the equipment particular to Lead Climbing. This clinic is designed as an indoor introduction to Lead Climbing and is structured to teach you everything you need to pass the Peak Lead Test. This class is great for any climber who has mastered top-rope belaying and is ready to unlock the rest of the gym by lead climbing!

Cost: $60 for members | $90 for guests

Number of Participants: 4

Additional Notes: Lead climbing is inherently more dangerous than top rope. Participants should be mentally and physically prepared to take on that risk.

Top Rope Belay certification at Peak is required for this class.

This class is for ages 16 and up. If you are between the ages of 13-15 and wish to take this class please email instruction@peakexperiences.com BEFORE signing up. Thank You!

2 Session Class

Session 1: In this session, climbers will learn and practice the techniques and skills needed to lead belay and climb. (3 Hours)

Session 2: Climbers will get additional instructor-backed practice lead belaying and climbing and time to review any concepts learned in the first session. (2 Hours)

Gear and Rentals

Participants will need a harness, climbing shoes and a belay device for the class. It is recommended to take the class using the belay device you plan to mainly use to lead belay. If participants need any of this equipment, we have harnesses, shoes, and ATCs/Gri Gris for rent at the front desk.

Participants are welcome to use their own dynamic climbing rope if they have one. If not, no worries! Peak will provide dynamic climbing ropes for the class.

Lead Testing Info

Participants may take the Lead Test starting the following day after taking the class. We require waiting at least one day after receiving instruction before testing as this allows time to ensure that all the information from the class was retained.

No appointment is necessary for testing. Just let the front desk staff know upon arriving that you would like to take the Lead Test.

Participants may independently take the Lead Climb Only or Lead Belay Only Tests if they choose. Testing lead belayers will need someone to climb for their test. Climbers need to be already certified to lead climb or simultaneously testing.

The Women+ Training Clinic is a special space for climbers who identify as women, nonbinary or gender non-conforming to come together to grow skills and foster community. Offered twice a year, we focus on setting and achieving goals with and for our participants. Whether you want to build your technique, strength -mental and physical- or boost your confidence as a climber, our passionate coaches are here to guide your way. Clinic sessions consist of bouldering and ropes climbing as well as physical conditioning over the course of 8 weeks. From week one, we focus on pushing ourselves outside the comfort zones with a “challenge by choice” mentality -so get ready to work and play hard! Expect to feel sore but proud, get personalized feedback from coaches, and walk away feeling ready to sustain your own training routine.

Cost: $130 for members, $170 for non-members (which includes day passes for sessions [if needed] & homework as well)

Dates:

10/20 at RVA: Session One: Assessment of Skills
10/27 at RVA: Falling and Failing and Hangboarding
Week Off
11/10 at RVA: Sequencing/Beta-visualization
11/17 at RVA: Movement/body positioning
11/24 at RVA: Power Endurance/Strength Training
Week Off
12/8 at Midlo: Endurance, Efficiency, Rest
12/15 at Midlo: Crux/Mental Game
12/22 at RVA: Creating your own Training Plan

Notes:

• All participants must have passed their belay test with a brake assist device. (Participants can rent a Gri Gri from Peak free of charge during each session).
• We also encourage you to pursue relevant certifications. ie. If your climbing goal is to be a better lead climber, make sure you’re lead certified at Peak Experiences prior to the start of the clinic.
• If you miss a day, we cannot not offer partial refunds, but we can send the homework training assignments via GroupMe so you can make up the day on your own.
• If you have any questions or concerns, you can email instruction@peakexperiences.com.