Lead Climbing Class - For 1 Person
shipped from Cloud9Living
DescriptionThe first step in learning how to lead climb. This form of climbing has the climber towing the rope and clipping into the protection as they ascend the route, minimizing their fall to twice the distance of their last piece of protection.
Enjoy this private rappelling class climbing in Ohio’s premier indoor rock climbing facility. Featuring 8000 square feet of textured and sculpted vertical terrain with heights ranging from 28 to 56 feet. This gym is located in a beautifully restored, mid 19th century church with stain glass and all!
Topics covered during the class:
- Review of needed equipment
- Equipment inspection
- Dynamic principals
- Proper tying of 3 separate knots
- Lead belaying with 2 different devices
- Foot placement
- Proper clipping technique
- Rope management skills
- Directional placements
- Proper falling posture
- Route cleaning
Summer Hours
T-F 3pm - 11pm
Sat 10am - 8pm
Sun 12pm - 7pm
Winter Hours:
T-F 1pm - 11pm
Sat 10am - 9pm
Sun12pm - 8pmLocationDayton, OHDurationAbout 3 hours plus a belay certification prior to the classEssential InformationParticipants must be at least 14 years old and be able to red point 3 top rope 5.10 climbs. This class includes the cost of your belay certification, shoes, harness and chalk bag.
ParticipantsThis is private instruction.WeatherThis class takes place in an indoor climbing gym and is not weather dependent.What to WearShorts and t-shirt are goodBooking InformationFor this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 14 days in advance.Cancellation PolicyOnce you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rescheduling are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and reschedule at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.
