This course is for the mid-grade trad climber who wants to break in to the extreme grades. Learn advanced climbing techniques and keep composed in tough situations.
Prerequisite Skills: At least 10 trad leads with 5 at VS or above and 1 at HVS. Indoor leading at around 6b.
Course Content:
- Advanced gear placements and how to assess placements efficiently
- Climbing pace and flow
- Coaching for controlled technique and static climbing movement
- Advanced belaying for traditional climbing
- Managing leader falls
- Rope and runner management
- Mind management and keeping control
Equipment required: Harness, helmet, belay device, track rack.
This course will be lead by professional instructor Tim Miller. It will be held in Swanage and will be an all day event, so please be prepared for any weather and bring your own food and drink for the day with you.
Tim will be in touch prior to the event to confirm times and venue.