2 Day Lead Rock Climbing Course

Code: AVO102

$560
Location: Margaret River, WA
For: 1 person
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Valid for 12 months
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This course is designed to develop the technical skills, experience and confidence needed to safely pursue lead rock climbing. It is perfect for intermediate climbers that are looking to move to the next level of climbing.

The course is conducted at the Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs, arguably one of Western Australia’s premier climbing locations, approximately three hours south of Perth near Margaret River. The crag offers a full range of climbing challenges and serves as an ideal environment for learning the art of protection placement (Trad Gear - camming devices, wire stoppers, hexentrics nuts and the like) which is integral to traditional lead climbing. Every piece of protection placed over the two days is critically reviewed by an experienced instructor, providing participants with constant feedback and ensuring appropriate safety is maintained throughout the course whilst you learn.

The program will cover

Revision of knots and top-rope belay anchor systems
Introduction to lead climbing equipment - it's design and application
Protection placement and the use of slings to minimise rope drag
Establishing multi-anchor belays using artificial and/or natural protection
Lead climbing belay systems and communication between climbers
Leader falls - how to fall and direction of force on the system
Climber safety and self rescue options discussed
Climbing technique and ethics
Environmental considerations

We have a high instructor to participant ratio of 1:4, to insure that each climber receives a lot of attention.

Important Note: The course is set an intermediate level, so you should be a confident top-rope climber with experience in establishing belay systems (utilising natural and/or man mad anchors) and belaying climbers.

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

Margaret River, Western Australia.

Session Length

This experience is two days in duration and runs from 8am - 4pm each day.

Available Dates:

Location	Date	Availability
WA	Saturday, 3 Nov 2012	Spaces

Last updated on 8 May 2012.

These dates are guidelines only and are subject to daily change.

We suggest you only purchase a voucher for one of the dates listed above if you plan to redeem your voucher and book the date today.

Guidelines:

The experience is not for beginners, you need to be able to confident top-rope climber, for a beginner course refer to product AVO531.

Numbers:

The price quoted is for one person. We operate with a maximum of 4 people for every instructor. The course requires a minimum of 3 participants to go ahead.

Spectators:

Not suitable for spectators.

Weather:

In the case of poor weather, we may be required to reschedule your experience for a later date.

Other Info:

Please bring a packed lunch, snacks and at least 2 litres of water (3 litres on hot days) on each day. All rock climbing and abseiling equipment including climbing boots are provided (please advise your boot size when booking). Morning tea is provided, both days.