Our aim is to help you become a competent and confident climber, capable of arriving at a single-pitch crag and enjoying a safe and rewarding day of climbing independently with your climbing partners.

Through a combination of practical instruction and coaching, you'll build on your existing knowledge and develop the skills, techniques, and judgement needed to become a more capable and independent climber. The course focuses on creating a progression pathway that will ultimately allow you to head out with friends, set up top ropes safely, and enjoy climbing outdoors with confidence using appropriate rope systems and safe working practices.

As your understanding grows, you'll also begin to explore the principles that underpin lead climbing, gain experience placing and assessing traditional protection, and learn the fundamentals of multi-pitch climbing. By the end of the course, you'll have a clearer understanding of how climbing systems work and the steps required to continue your progression towards independent trad climbing.

Meeting point: Lake District climbing venue to be confirmed on booking

Please note: A minimum of four participants/bookings is required for this course to run. If fewer than four places are booked, we will discuss alternative dates or options with you.