TRADITIONAL LEADING & SELF RESCUE COURSE OVERVIEW

An in-depth rock climbing course in traditional leading techniques and self-rescue for those wanting to take the lead end of the rope. Located in North Lake Tahoe at Donner Summit, this climbing course is perfect for those with some previous climbing experience or for those who have been leading sport climbs but want instruction in protecting traditional rock climbs with gear. This course combines our Intro to Anchor Building with our Self Rescue Course and adds a day of traditional leading instruction.

  • Anchor Building & Protection Placement

  • Lead Strategy

  • Crack Climbing Techniques

  • Multi-pitch Climbing Techniques

  • Self-rescue when something goes wrong

We begin with thorough instruction in anchor building and protection placement. We then move on to putting together the lead and everyone gets time doing "mock" leads with gear and anchor evaluation by your rock guide.

And of course we spend time climbing some the classic climbs at Donner Summit.

We also spend a full day on self rescue techniques to learn how to rescue an injured partner. This is vital knowledge you don't ever want to use but should know if your climbing takes you on multi-pitch routes.

We have been training rock climbers for 40 years at Donner Summit. Taught by our American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) and IFMGA internationally certified rock climbing guides.

 
 
 

SKILL & EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Guests on this course should have previous outdoor rock climbing experience & the ability to top rope face and crack climbs up to 5.8 in difficulty.
Recommended prior courses and trips:

2025 Dates:

May 9-11
May 30 - June 1
June 13-15
June 27-29
July 18-20
July 25-27
August 8-10
August 15-17
September 5-7
September 19-21

COST: $775

INCLUDES

  • All technical rock climbing equipment except rock climbing shoes is provided (rentals available)

  • AMGA certified rock guides

Lodging is on your own for this course. We are happy to recommend local lodging and camping options

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