Lead Climbing Course

Take the next steps in your climbing journey! Learn the techniques, safety skills, and rope management needed to lead climb and lead belay confidently.  Our experienced instructors walk you through everything step by step so you leave feeling confident and ready to send your next climb.

You'll Learn:

• Lead climbing techniques
• Lead belaying with both an ATC and an assisted belay device
• Clipping 
• Rope management
• Falling 
• Safety checks and communication
• Managing common lead climbing scenarios

Cost: $125 Members, $145 Non-Members

Duration: 4 hours over 2 sessions

Session 1 will go over our lead climbing skills and explore how to clip, manage our rope, and take lead falls in a safe and controlled environment.

Session 2 will dive into lead belaying where we will teach you how to manage slack and catch falls. We will also be honing in our lead climbing technique with plenty of time to get specific feedback and tips from our staff and practice any skills you may be wanting to spend more time developing.

Times: Tuesday and Wednesday, 6-8pm

Ratio: 4:1 student to teacher ratio, 2 participant minimum

Location: Endurance Climbing Gym, Burlington, WA

Course Requirements:

• Must be belay certified at Endurance or able to pass a belay test prior to the start of the first session. (If you have not belayed at Endurance but have experience belaying, please come 30 minutes prior to the first day start time to pass a belay test)
• Must be able to climb 5.10a comfortably in a gym
• 16 years of age

Non-Member Registration Includes:

• Day Pass to the gym for both sessions
• Rentals

Gear Required: (Available to rent)

• Climbing Harness
• Climbing Shoes
• Belay Device
• 30m+ Lead Rope

Additional Information:

• Completion of the class does not automatically guarantee lead certification. Participants must demonstrate safe lead climbing and lead belaying skills to pass the lead certification test. 

Custom Courses

Curious about other climbing courses or lessons? Contact us at gym@enduranceclimbing.com to explore other options.