Leading Trad
- Regular price
- $425.00 USD
- Sale price
- $425.00 USD
- Regular price
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Dates don't work for you or want a more personal experience? Hire a guide for an individualized class! Contact us to learn more.
Hire a guide!
Dates don't work for you or want a more personal experience? Hire a guide for an individualized class! Contact us to learn more.
Clinic Overview
Clinic Overview
Come join us for our Leading Trad Clinic and learn the skills to confidently establish routes with traditional gear. All you have to do is show up and enjoy yourself—our She Moves Mountains guides will take care of the rest!
Clinic highlights:
- Care and selection of traditional climbing gear.
- Efficient and effective gear placement.
- Introduction to modern traditional technique.
- Anchor building techniques and management.
- Leader safety in a single pitch environment.
What to expect
Day One:
- Meet your guide at the program area in the morning.
- Selection, use, and care of traditional gear.
- Practical applications of both passive and active protection.
- Introduction to traditional anchors for leaders.
- Introduction to single-pitch leading procedures.
- Discuss traditional racking techniques.
- Discuss lead climbing strategies, both physical and mental.
- Mock single-pitch leading practice.
Day Two:
- Discuss falling, fall factors, and how they apply to the leader.
- Continued mock-leading practice.
Sound like fun? Sign up for one of our Leading Trad Clinics and we'll see you there!
Details & Physical Requirements
Details & Physical Requirements
- Max Ratio - 4:1 (Climber:Guide)
- Capacity - 4
- Minimum Enrollment - 2
- Climber Requirements: Ability to safely top-rope belay and ability to follow a minimum of 5.9 in the climbing gym. Bring whatever gear you have!
What's Included & Not Included
What's Included & Not Included
Included:
- All climbing gear.
- Climbing permits.
- The guide fee.
Not Included:
- Gratuities to guide. We recommend between 15-25%
- Transportation.
- Lodging/camping fees.
- Meals while on the course.
- Trip insurance.
Cancellation & Trip Insurance
Cancellation & Trip Insurance
We have a very strict cancellation policy. We recommend purchasing trip protection to protect your investment.
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FAQs
How many participants come by themselves?
The majority of women come to our clinics alone - somewhere around 95%. If you are hesitating to join because you would be coming solo, please know that we expect a majority of our participants to be joining by themselves, seeking community.
I've never climbed before. Can I still attend?
ABSOLUTELY. This clinic is designed for beginners. The entire ethos of She Moves Mountains guiding is to remember what it felt like to try climbing for the first time. It's intimidating, but we will be with you ever step of the way.
What is the average age of the women who attend?
We generally have a wide range of ages at our retreats. The average tends to fall anywhere between the ages of 26 to 45. But we have had quite a few women in their 60's join as well. It really is up to the attitude and physical ability of the participant.
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