Introduction to Leading Bolted Routes

Course Description:

The Introduction to Leading Bolted Routes Course is a program of classroom instruction designed to equip students with the fundamental technical skills and experience necessary to safely lead climb well bolted single pitch routes.

Instruction Topics:

• Belaying/cleaning/equipment
• Clipping techniques
• Route risk assessment
• Clipping
• Face climbing techniques
• Leading a route

The four "Classroom" instruction session will be in the South Plaza at the Mountaineers Program Center from 6PM-9PM.  Students will also sign up for one of the 2 field trips which will be all day, likely at Exit 38.