Women's 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.
The women's Trad clinic will run -
9am to 12.30pm - Saturday Morning (fully booked)
9am to 12.30pm - Sunday Morning (fully booked)
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 traditional protection in the rock for security
- Equipment
- Environment
Additional Event Information
Course Dates & Booking
Please call +44 (0) 1539 721561 for availability
Meet the Team
Sally Nelhams
ISM Director
Sally runs our UK office, handling course bookings, administration, marketing and accounts. For most clients Sally is the first point of contact with ISM.
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Tommaso Dusi
IFMGA Italian Mountain Guide
Tommaso is a an experienced Italian mountain guide and regular year-round ISM team member. He loves the mountains and helping people to connect and find happiness in nature.
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Christian Türk
IFMGA Swedish Mountain Guide
Christian was born in Sweden and had his first skiing experience in Austria as a youngster.
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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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Anders Swensson
IFMGA Swedish Mountain Guide
Anders was the first Swedish Mountain Guide to work in the Alps. Before that he lived up in Northern Scandinavia, 400 km above the Arctic Circle.
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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