Koh Tao Rock Climbing

Rock 3 Sport Leading

• Length: 2 days
• Difficulty: Medium

The Rock 3 Sport Leading course is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to Sport lead climbing.

DAY 1:

• In depth overview of  Sport Lead climbing and the differences to other climbing disiplines.
• Commerialization,  ethics, attitudes and grading systems.
• The process of developing and bolting a route.
• Preparing to climb, flaking ropes and other considerations.
• Seconding a climb.
• Lead climb belaying.
• Bolt layout, rope drag considerations, quickdraw placement.
• Self anchor and fixed lower off.
• Lead climb.

DAY 2:

• Self rescue techniques.
• Lowering off unfinished climbs.
• Fall training both anticipated and accidental.
• Lots of lead climbing and seconding.

Prerequisite: Completion of Rock II or consent of Outdoor Program Coordinator

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