Advanced Trad week

Master Traditional Climbing: One-Week Intensive Course

Enhance your climbing prowess with a dedicated week focused on traditional climbing skills. Ideal for those seeking to build confidence, learn essential safety techniques, and gain hands-on experience placing gear and leading routes on natural rock.

Course Overview

• Duration: 7 days

• Location: Varied crags selected for quality trad climbing and safety

• Skill level: Intermediate climbers with basic outdoor climbing experience

• Group size: Small groups for personalised instruction

What You Will Learn

• Selection and use of traditional gear: nuts, cams, slings

• Placing secure protection and building anchors

• Efficient rope management and slinging techniques

• Route finding and climbing strategies on multi-pitch routes

• Assessing rock quality and managing risk in natural terrain

• Self-rescue basics and partner rescue procedures

Rough Week Plan (Weather Dependent)

Day 1: Introduction and Gear Familiarisation

• Classroom session covering kit, knots, and safety checks

• Practical exercises on placing gear on artificial gear boards and easy rock

Day 2-3: Single-Pitch Trad Climbing

• Move to graded single-pitch routes suited to group level

• Focus on gear placement, rope running, and leading techniques

Day 4: Adapting to Weather

• In the event of poor weather, alternative sessions such as advanced knot tying, self-rescue practice indoors, or climbing conditioning workouts

• If clear, move to more challenging climbs practising anchor building and belay transitions

Day 5-6: Multi-Pitch Trad Climbing

• Apply skills on multi-pitch routes with instructor supervision

• Emphasise route reading, communication, and efficient transitions

Day 7: Review and Independent Climb

• Guided climbs with reduced instructor involvement to encourage autonomy

• Final assessment and personalised feedback

Weather Contingency Notes

• Persistent rain or storms will shift focus to indoor climbing centres and theory

• Quick recovery days planned to maximise outdoor climbing windows

• Flexibility in location to access drier crags within the region

Experience traditional climbing in a secure, structured environment designed to build your competence and confidence from the ground up. Join us to unlock the full potential of your climbing adventure.

Master Traditional Climbing: One-Week Intensive Course

Enhance your climbing prowess with a dedicated week focused on traditional climbing skills. Ideal for those seeking to build confidence, learn essential safety techniques, and gain hands-on experience placing gear and leading routes on natural rock.

Course Overview

• Duration: 7 days

• Location: Varied crags selected for quality trad climbing and safety

• Skill level: Intermediate climbers with basic outdoor climbing experience

• Group size: Small groups for personalised instruction

What You Will Learn

• Selection and use of traditional gear: nuts, cams, slings

• Placing secure protection and building anchors

• Efficient rope management and slinging techniques

• Route finding and climbing strategies on multi-pitch routes

• Assessing rock quality and managing risk in natural terrain

• Self-rescue basics and partner rescue procedures

Rough Week Plan (Weather Dependent)

Day 1: Introduction and Gear Familiarisation

• Classroom session covering kit, knots, and safety checks

• Practical exercises on placing gear on artificial gear boards and easy rock

Day 2-3: Single-Pitch Trad Climbing

• Move to graded single-pitch routes suited to group level

• Focus on gear placement, rope running, and leading techniques

Day 4: Adapting to Weather

• In the event of poor weather, alternative sessions such as advanced knot tying, self-rescue practice indoors, or climbing conditioning workouts

• If clear, move to more challenging climbs practising anchor building and belay transitions

Day 5-6: Multi-Pitch Trad Climbing

• Apply skills on multi-pitch routes with instructor supervision

• Emphasise route reading, communication, and efficient transitions

Day 7: Review and Independent Climb

• Guided climbs with reduced instructor involvement to encourage autonomy

• Final assessment and personalised feedback

Weather Contingency Notes

• Persistent rain or storms will shift focus to indoor climbing centres and theory

• Quick recovery days planned to maximise outdoor climbing windows

• Flexibility in location to access drier crags within the region

Experience traditional climbing in a secure, structured environment designed to build your competence and confidence from the ground up. Join us to unlock the full potential of your climbing adventure.

For bookings and inquiries, please contact us directly.