Learn how to lead

When

25/07/2019    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bookings

Bookings closed

Event Type

Trip Leaders

Jeffrey Kwan

Any climbers goal is to send those 25s outdoor, but where do you start? Come learn how to lead climb and belay with Henry and I (Jeffrey) so you can become a self-sufficient climber!

Core skills include

  • How to clip
  • Spotting
  • How to tie in
  • How to fall safely
  • Body positioning
  • Rope management
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Safety calls and checks
  • Lead belaying with an ATC

It is recommended that climbers can climb a minimum Grade 17. Since there are so much to learn, you have to be able to attend both sessions (Thursday Week 8 – 15/07/2019 and Thursday Week 9 01/08/2019). The workshop will take place at the Ledge at University of Sydney.

 

Gear Required:

  • *Harness
  • *Climbing Shoes
  • *ATC + locking carabiner
  • A brain (we don’t want space cadets!!)

*  items could be borrowed from the club

If you are keen, make sure you comment your experience down below or message either Henry or myself on fb!

Attendees

  • Marco Heydecker
  • Liam Viney
  • Jake Kabbout
  • Aline Nguy
  • Edward Chay
  • Mark Hogg

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