Trad climber placing gear

The art and science of trad lead climbing

  • August 16, 2019

nutHave you ever wanted to learn how to lead “trad” climbs and not known how to start?

Traditional climbing, or trad climbing, is a style of rock climbing in which a climber places all gear required to protect against falls, and removes it when a pitch is complete.

This is a 1-day introductory traditional lead climbing course run by CCA in conjunction with K7 Adventures. The course is a mix of theory and practical activities to introduce the foundation skills for traditional climbing, such as:

  • climbing knots
  • modern traditional climbing equipment
  • belaying leaders and seconds
  • setting up anchors
  • placing and removing protective gear
  • keeping yourself (and others) safe at the crag.

The course is being run by qualified, experienced Outdoor Recreation Industry instructors from CCA and K7 Adventures.

You will be provided with a gear list for this activity and there will be homework to complete before the course; homework will take about 60 minutes.

The course will take place at White Rocks, a small limestone crag located on the Queanbeyan River within 30 minutes’ drive from the centre of the Canberra CBD.

Participant numbers are limited to 3-6 climbers.

Trad climbing gear

Trad climbing gear

Trad climber placing gear

The art and science of trad lead climbing – Day 1

  • March 8, 2018

nutEver wanted to learn how to lead “trad” climbs and not known how to start?

Traditional climbing, or trad climbing, is a style of rock climbing in which a climber places all gear required to protect against falls, and removes it when a pitch is complete.

This is the first day of a 2-day introductory traditional lead climbing course run by CCA in conjunction with K7 Adventures.

Day 1 provides foundation skills covering knots, gear, belaying and setting up belays, placing protection and staying safe. It will take place at White Rocks; cost is $100 per person (see details below).

Day 2 (date will be provided to participants of Day 1) will give you the opportunity to lead single-pitch trad climbs at Booroomba Rocks, Namadgi National Park; cost is $220 per person.

The course is being run by qualified, experienced instructors from CCA and K7 Adventures.

Trad climbing gear

Trad climbing gear