Basic Trad Lead Climbing Course

This badge represents the successful completion of the Basic Trad Lead Climbing Course. Students will be introduced to the principles and techniques of placing gear on a single pitch, “traditional” rock climb. You’ll learn: How to lead 5th class rock, How to calculate fall factor, impact force, How to determine vector forces on protection, Knots and rigging strategies for anchoring and descent, Prerequisite for this class is Rock Seconding. Students should be comfortable climbing 5.9 in the gym and seconding 5.6/5.7 trad outside.