Lead Climbing

For this class you must be able to climb a 5.9 or harder

Class description:

  • A 2-3 hour class that will help climbers make the transition from top roping to lead climbing.
  • Learn how to belay safely for a lead climber. This includes proper safety checks, spotting, rope handling, and catching lead falls.
  • Learn safe lead climbing practices, and learn the “dos and dont’s” of clipping.
  • Practice falling and catching while being supervised and backed-up by the instructors.
  • Lead climbing/belaying test.
  • Climbers who pass will be issued a lead certification for Central Rock Gym.

Schedule: Classes will be held twice a month. See our event calendar for the dates and times of upcoming classes. Ask at the front desk for more details and questions.*

Cost: $75 for non-members; $60 for members.**

Instructors:

Justin Wright
Andy Sunskis

* Sign up at front desk, or call and submit your name. Class will take
place when 4 or more individuals have signed up. Private classes
can be scheduled for 4 or more at any time during the week. If you would like to schedule a private class, inquire at the front desk.

**Must be paid for in full at the time of sign up.