Climbing Course
Leading on Rock Course
Lead rock climbing course. Teaches leading on bolts, single pitch trad leading and multi-pitch climb leading.
Contacts
Ryan Vancil
Leader
- Tue, Nov 8, 2022 - Tue, Nov 4, 2025
- Committee: Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- FREE
- Availability: FULL (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We teach you to advance from a basic level climber where you followed the lead climber to where you are competently lead mid 5th class rock climbs. We teach SRENE anchor building, climbing techniques, clipping bolts, selecting trad gear, placing trad gear, block leading and swinging leads to provide you the tools to get into lead climbing.
Prerequisite: Basic Climbing Course graduation or equivalent.
The Outdoor Leadership course is additionally required for graduation.
Badges you will earn:
Top Rope Belay Certification
Leading Multipitch Routes
Leading Trad Routes
Leading Sport Routes
Lead Belay Certification
Course Requirements
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Rock Climbing Field Trip | |||
| McCleary Cliffs |
Sat, Mar 7, 2026
Registration closes Mar 5
|
3
participants
1 instructor
|
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| Vantage (Frenchman Coulee) |
Fri, Mar 20, 2026 -
Sun, Mar 22, 2026 Registration closes Mar 18
|
2
participants
5 instructors
|
|
| Tieton River: Royal Columns |
Fri, Apr 10, 2026 -
Sun, Apr 12, 2026 Registration closes Apr 8
|
2
participants
5 instructors
|
|
| Leavenworth |
Sat, May 2, 2026 -
Sun, May 3, 2026 Registration closes Apr 30
|
3
participants
8 instructors
|
|
| Leavenworth |
Sat, May 30, 2026
Registration closes May 28
|
3
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Leavenworth |
Sun, May 31, 2026
Registration closes May 29
|
4
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Outdoor Leadership Course
Roster
Required Equipment
10 Essentials for the field trips.
Climbing helmet, harness, climbing shoes.
We will help you build your climbing rack during the course by trying out our gear.