Climbing Course
Sport Climbing Course
Sport Climbing Course - Everett
Contacts
- Sat, Aug 9, 2025 - Tue, Sep 30, 2025
- Committee: Everett Climbing Committee
- Members: $350.00 Guests: $435.00
- Availability: FULL (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This course introduces the fundamental skills necessary to lead climb and lead belay single pitch routes protected by bolts. A successful applicant will have already mastered top rope belay technique and be able to top-rope at least a gym 5.9 with clean style. Priority enrollment is given to Everett Basic Climbing Course graduates or students.
The following skills will be covered.
- Lead belay technique, dynamic belay
- Lead climb essentials, clipping, rope management
- Climber / Belayer communication
- Sport Anchor systems and top-rope rigging
- Route cleaning
- Climbing techniques
The course will run over three field trips as below:
FT1 - August 9 - Seattle Program Center
FT2 - August 23 - Exit 38
FT3 - September 6 -7 - Vantage
To apply, use the Apply button on the right and submit an application. You will be notified by June end if you are selected. If selected, proceed to register for the course (registration opens June 25). Do not register until you have leader permission.
Badges you will earn:
Sport Climbing Course
Leading Sport Routes
Top Rope Belay Certification
Lead Belay Certification
This course has no scheduled activities.
Helmet, harness, rock shoes, quick-draws (6-10), personal anchor (PA), cordellette, 4 - 6 locking carabiners, GriGri or other Assisted Braking belay device, belay gloves, 2 - 4 non-locking carabiners, light assortment of sewn and/or tied runners.
Do not buy new gear yet in advance of the course. Bring the gear you have. We will cover gear in the first lecture.
You must register for this course to see course materials.