Trad Climbing Course

Description of the course:

During this weekend we will review the skills that every trad leader should know. 

On day 1 our students will be introduced to trad protection and best practices for leading trad. 

Day 2 will focus on trad anchors. How to build them and criteria to evaluate them. On each day our students will have plenty of guided climbing time to practice the new skills.

*We also run this course on a 1 day format when requested.  Although we consider that given the importance of the skills reviewed a two day clinic is more suitable to allow plenty of practice time. 

Key skills reviewed during the course:

· Day1: Trad climbing leading fundamentals

· Day2: Building trad anchors and climbing time

Prerequisites for this course:

· All our students must print and sign the EC liability waiver (Click here to download)

· Must be able to hike with a backpack for ~2 miles and back over uneven terrain

· Ability to sport climb 5.8 on lead 

· Understanding of lead belaying techniques and protocols

· Understanding of climbing commands and safety protocols

(For questions about prerequisites please feel free to reach out to us at info@everybodyclimbs.org)

Locations:

• Smith Rock State Park (Bend, OR)
• Broughton Bluff (PDX)
• Index Town Walls (WA)

List of gear required:

· Personal miscellaneous

o Camping gear

o Backpack (20 lts or more). Each student will be required to carry their personal gear

o Layers 

o Water (At least 2 lts/day recommended)

o Lunch + Snacks

o Sun protection (Sunglasses + Sunscreen)

o Appropriate shoes for the approach (Closed toe shoes required)

· Climbing Gear Required 

o Climbing Helmet 

o Climbing Harness

o Climbing Shoes

o 1x 60-70m climbing rope (Optional)

o Tubular autoblocking belay device (ATC Guide or PETZL Reverso) with HMS locking carabiner

o Grigri belay device (Optional)

o Chalk + chalk bag (Optional)

o 1 Set of stopper nuts (Optional)

o 1 Set of spring-loaded camming devices (Optional)

o 1x 7mm by 5 meters cordelette 

o 10x shoulder length slings (optional)

o 10x non locking carabiners (optional)

o Climbing tape (1in cloth surgical tape) or Climbing Gloves

Climbing Gear 

We understand climbing gear is expensive. For that reason, we are providing Helmets, Harnesses and Shoe rentals free of charge for every event. If you find it challenging to acquire any of the gear required for this clinic, please reach out to info@everybodyclimbs.org so we can help you out.