Introduction To Lead Climbing - 5 Day
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 4 People to 1 instructor

Introduction To Lead Climbing - 5 Day

  • Climb
  • Intermediate
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Overview

We'll give you the best introduction to get out and lead routes yourself, essential foundation skills that could take you climbing anywhere in the world!

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The Objectives

You'll gain an understanding of what's required to lead rock climbs, and hone your leading skills.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

What to Expect

You'll spend every day out climbing in the spectacular Snowdonia mountains. We feel it's very important for you to progress at your own pace. Therefore we carefully select climbs that suit your aspirations and ability. Each morning the course staff will decide on a venue which is best suited to the weather conditions and the group. Our programme's flexible, but we intend to visit single pitch crags on the first two days. For the final three, we split into smaller groups and tackle some of the larger multi pitch crags. Over the week we intend to look at the following areas;

Single and multi pitch climbing, Modern ropework, and double rope technique, Dynamics of belaying and fall factors, Coaching of lead climbing, Coaching of technique (movement) ,Abseiling (with self protection), Improvised crag rescue and problem solving, Mental Preparation, Use of walls and how to train for climbing, Judgement, route choice and route finding

Experience Required

You should have already mastered the basics. If you are leading indoors or on sport climbs this is a great start, if not, then you should've spent a bit of time following friends up trad climbs.
What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
Warm outdoor wear which is comfortable to climb in at all times of year e.g. walking trousers (shorts in summer), wicking base layers, fleeces which are comfortable to climb in |  | | | Warm hat, gloves, sun hat | | Trainers or approach shoes| | Day rucksack (approx. 40•50 Litres)| | Small personal first aid kit| | Water bottle and or Flask| | Waterproof jacket and trousers| | Lunch box/bag| | High factor sunscreen| | Midge repellent| | Notebook and pen| If you already have:| | | | Rock boots| | Chalk bag| | Harness| | Helmet| | Belay device| The following items are available for you to borrow from our equipment stores so you don't need to rush out to buy them. Ropes are always provided by Plas y Brenin.| | | | Rock boots| | Chalk bag| | Harness| | Helmet| | Belay device| | Any climbing gear| | Day rucksack| | Waterproof jacket and trousers
How should I prepare?
If you've not been out climbing recently, refresh yourself with basic ropework and get to the local crag or wall for a stretch.

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
5th May, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£775.00
Course Start Date
12th May, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£775.00
Course Start Date
18th August, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£775.00
Residential:
£1,125.00
Course Start Date
22nd September, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£775.00
Residential:
£1,125.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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