Intro to Cragging: 2 Day

Master the Essentials of Sport Climbing in Our 2-Day Rock Climbing Course Overview Join us for an intensive 2-day rock climbing course designed for aspiring sport climbers to take their indoor gym climbing experience into the outdoors. The Intro to Cragging course covers the foundational skills necessary for safely leading single-pitch sport climbs, including clipping and cleaning quickdraws, building and cleaning anchors, and more. Our experienced guides will provide a progression of techniques, allowing participants to apply their new skills in a closely supervised setting. By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence and skills needed to start leading climbs at your local crags. Why Choose This Course? Experienced Guides: Our guides bring a wealth of knowledge and a structured progression to ensure you learn effectively and safely. Hands-On Learning: Apply new techniques in real-world settings with close supervision and personalized feedback. Comprehensive Curriculum: Cover all essential aspects of sport climbing, from lead climbing to basic rescue skills. Rates are based upon minimum 3 guests. Private rates apply to groups 2 or less. Learning Outcomes Lead Belaying: Learn how to belay and lower a lead climber safely. Lead Climbing: Gain the skills to lead single-pitch sport climbs. Anchor Building: Understand the principles and techniques for building solid sport climbing anchors. Basic Rock Rescue: Acquire basic rescue skills such as mechanical advantage, lowering, and pick offs, to handle climbing emergencies. Cleaning Anchors: Learn the best practice of how to clean and dismantle anchors after a climb to ensure safe communication and lowering. Clipping Bolts: Master the technique of clipping quickdraws to bolts. Movement Technique: Improve your climbing movement and efficiency. Rappelling: Practice safe and effective rappelling techniques. Additional Opportunities Multi-Pitch Sport Climbing: If time and skill levels permit, we will introduce participants to multi-pitch sport climbing techniques. Best for Indoor Climbers: Those who are comfortable climbing 5.6 or 5.7 indoors and want to transition to outdoor climbing. Skill Improvement: Anyone looking to improve their existing climbing skills. Climbing Partners: Ideal for climbing partners seeking to make the leap from indoor to outdoor sport climbing.   Gear List    Clothing Base Layer Men’s Women’s Wicking Top O.R. Echo Tee O.R. Echo Tee Socks     Mid Layer Men’s Women’s Wind Shirt O.R. Helium Wind Hoodie Jacket O.R. Helium Wind Hooded Jacket Fleece Jacket O.R. Trailmix Full Zip Hoodie O.R. Trailmix Full Zip Hoodie Outerwear Men’s Women’s Soft Shell Pants or Shorts O.R. Ferrosi Pants O.R. Ferrosi Pants Sun Hat O.R. Swift Cap O.R. Swift Cap Lightweight Belay Gloves O.R. Splitter Work Gloves O.R. Splitter Work Gloves Personal Gear Climbing  Pack 35L   Approach Shoes Salewa Wildfire Salewa Wildfire Headlamp BD Storm Water Bottles 2 1L Wide Mouth or Hydration system Sunglasses   Personal Items Adjustable Trekking Pole (Optional)   Lip Balm SPF 15+ Sunscreen SPF 25+ waterproof Face Mask (surgical)   Hand sanitizer Travel Size Small 1st aid Band aids, blister kit, aspirin, ibuprofen, medications Climbing Gear Climbing Helmet BD Vector Climbing Harness- BD Momentum Climbing Shoes- T.C. Pro Hand Jammies/ Crack Gloves O.R. Splitter Crack Gloves 4 x Locking Carabiners 1 HMS Locking Carabiner Locking Carabiners BD Lockrock Screw Gate Locking Carabiner 1 x 6-meter x 7mm Cordelette   1 x 3-meter x 6mm cord or Hollowblock Hollowblock 1 x double length runner 120cm Nylon Runners Optional Items Summit pack –25 to 30-Liter Exped Summit Lite 25   Camera      Cancellation Policy It is your responsibility to be familiar with our Payment, Cancellation, and Rescheduling Policies. When you book a trip with Guided Exposure, you are agreeing to our policies outlined here: guidedexposure.com/pages/cancellation-policy