DMM Introduction to Trad Climbing
Learn the mechanics of ‘traditional’ rock climbing, from placing personal protection to safe rope management.
A half day clinic, rock climbing in the Lake District focusing on improving your 'trad' rock climbing. This is aimed at climbers who already have some experience in climbing outside, but wish to understand better the basic rope skills, techniques and mechanics that underpin trad climbing. You'll learn more about placing traditional protection, building safe anchors, and good rope management to enjoy a safe climbing experience. We hope that along with some input into your own personal climbing movement you'll feel more confident and aware climbing outside which will help with that progression of slowly becoming more independent.
This Trad clinic will run -
1.30pm to 5pm - Saturday afternoon
9am to 12.30pm - Sunday Morning
1.30pm to 5pm - Sunday afternoon
We would all like this event to be as Covid Secure as possible.
Even though all the clinic's will be outdoors, can we kindly ask each person attending to complete a Covid test at least 72 hours before arriving.
Even with a negative result, if you do have any Covid related symptons then please don't come, and we'll welcome you back next year - Many thanks
Clinic Highlights
A fun environment to help develop your outdoor rock climbing
Understanding the mechanics around trad gear placements
Learning and developing various rope techniques
Expert coaching and instruction
Skills Learned
- Personal climbing technique
- General crag safety
- Refreshing basic climbing skills
- Building safe anchors
- Setting up top and bottom rope systems
- Abseiling
- Placing tradition protection in the rock for security
- Equipment
- Environment
Course Dates & Booking
Please call +44 (0) 1539 721561 for availability
Meet the Team
Christian Edelstam
IFMGA Swedish Mountain Guide
Christian likes exploring the mountains in any mountain range and particularly loves the solitude and wilderness of northern Scandinavia.
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Adrian Nelhams
ISM Director and IFMGA British Mountain Guide
As a Director of ISM, Adrian splits his time between guiding, the ISM office, family and climbing for himself. During his 25 year commitment to the team, Adrian has played a key role in the development of ISM.
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Carlo Cosi
IFMGA Italian Mountain Guide
Carlo Cosi was born in Padua, northern Italy, and has been a Guide since he was 23. He is a National Climbing Instructor and has a degree in Physical Education.
Read MoreEquipment
- Helmet*
- Harness*
- Loose clothing appropriate for climbing
- Rock shoes
Any items with a (*) can be borrowed at the Arc'teryx event
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