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SPORT CLIMBING COURSE

This course is the first step to becoming an independent climber outside. We will teach you the skills and judgement required to start leading sport climbs on your own. What sets this course apart from others is our focus how to fall, catch falls effectively as a belayer, and assess when it’s appropriate to take a fall. You'll even have the opportunity to practice falling, which is crucial for building proficiency as a sport climber. Taught by AMGA Certified Rock Guides.

Course length

2 Days, can combine with Multi Pitch Sport Climbing Course for 3 days

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Locations we offer this course​

  • Washington (Exit 38 or Vantage)

  • El Potrero Chico, Mexico

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Upcoming Dates

Private Course Availability in Washington: April - September 2025

 

2025 Group Course Dates:

May 24 - 25th

June 3rd - 4th

June 21st - 22nd

August 4th - 5th

September 20th - 21st

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Don't see a date in a location you are looking for? Reach out to us about setting up a private course.

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Prerequisite

Must have some experience top-rope climbing and belaying outside or in a gym. Lead climbing experience not required. Contact us if you have any questions about whether this is the right course for you.

 

Course Ratio 

Max 4:1

 

Course Cost

Public course cost:

$495

Please note we will have to charge private course rates if only 1 person signs up.

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Private Course Cost

1 participant: $995 

2 participants: $595 per person

3+ participants: $475 per person

See El Potrero Chico page for special rates​

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SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN

  • Knots and hitches including figure 8 follow-through, overhand on a bight, flat overhand, fisherman's, double fisherman's, bowline, munter, clove, prusik, autoblock, klemheist 

  • Appropriate gear selection

  • Anchor building and cleaning for a sport climbing setting

  • Rope management for leaders

  • Leading techniques for sport climbing

  • Standard lead and top rope belaying techniques with an assisted braking device

  • Falling techniques

  • Rappelling

  • Face climbing/ sport climbing movement

  • Mental techniques for leading

WHAT'S INCLUDED

INCLUSIONS

  • Instruction from an AMGA certified Rock Guide

  • Climbing Permits

  • Use of Group Technical Equipment such as Ropes and Rack

EXCLUSIONS

  • Personal Climbing Equipment (harness, helmet, shoes, belay devices)

  • Transportation

  • Lodging or Camping 

  • Meals while on the course

  • Trip Insurance

  • Guide Gratuity

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