Learn To Lead Sport - 2 Day Course

Learn To Lead Sport - 2 Day Course
Fra AUD 590,00 AU$
  • Varighed: 2 Dage (Ca.)
  • Sted: Katoomba, NSW
  • Produkt kode: L2LSport
Sport climbing is undoubtedly the most popular form of climbing the world over. The thrill and challenge of lead climbing, with the security of pre-placed bolts, allows the climber to push themselves both physically and mentally.


If you regularly climb outdoors as a second or on top-rope at least to grade 16 confidently, and would like to take the next step, our sport climbing course will teach the essentials for leading bolted sport routes.

This 2 day course will give you the necessary skills to:
  • Undertake sport climbing as a recreational activity
  • Select and assess appropriate sport climbing routes
  • Understand fall factors involved with lead climbing
  • Identify & manage risks involved within sport climbing
  • Position your rope and self for lead belaying
  • Utilise correct belay technique for lead climbing on tubular (ATC style) & assisted breaking (Gri-Gri style) devices
  • Conserve energy and utilise efficient stances for clipping
  • Efficiently use quick draws & your climbing rope
  • Thread & clean sport climbing anchors
  • Clean your equipment from sport climbing routes


Technical Grade: Medium
Fitness Grade:     Medium
Time:                    2 Days


Course prerequisites:

  • Good fitness is necessary for this course
  • Previous climbing & Abseiling experience
  • Reasonable understanding of basic climbing knots
  • Experience climbing indoor or outdoor top rope climbs of at least grade 15
  • Experience lead climbing indoors advantageous but not necessary!


What's included:

  • Australia's most experienced Adventure Guiding & Outdoor Training Specialists
  • Nationally Qualified & Highly Experienced Guides
  • All Technical Equipment
  • Delicious & Nutritious Lunches


We provide all specialist personal and group abseiling equipment including harnesses, helmets, etc.

Lunch is also provided on this adventure- Please be sure to inform us on your booking form if you have any special dietary requirements!