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
Meet the Team
Steve Monks
ISM DIrector and IFMGA British Mountain Guide
A well known international climber, Steve has climbed and explored all over the world.
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Steve Jones
IFMGA British Mountain Guide
Perhaps the most experienced British guide working in the Alps, Steve has lived in Switzerland for more than 30yrs. He is a member of the Swiss Guides association as well as the British Mountain Guides.
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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.
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Equipment
- 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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