Climbing Course
Introduction to Multi-Pitch Trad A
Introduction to climbing in a multi pitch environment.
Contacts
Jennifer Louie
Leader
- Mon, Apr 13, 2026 - Fri, Oct 16, 2026
- Committee: Seattle Climbing Committee
- Members: $420.00 Guests: $495.00
- Availability: 10 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This course is designed to teach students the skills to complete multi pitch traditional routes at crags. Students will be given time and education to safely and efficiently to lead multi pitch climbs and develop new skills that will ensure they are effective leaders for the multi pitch environment.
This course will cover the following skills:
- Gear Selection
- Route selection
- Rappelling skills
- Anchor Building
- Racking
- Belay station transitions
- Belay escape
- Ascending a rope
- Exit strategies or "how-to bail"
- Dealing with environmental factors
In conjunction with Single Pitch Trad, Self Rescue I and Basic Climbing, First Aid and Navigation, a Rock Rope Lead Badge will be awarded.
Badges you will earn:
Leading Multipitch Routes
Course Requirements
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kick Off Meeting | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Registration closes Apr 11
|
10
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Workshop 1 | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
Registration closes Apr 13
|
10
participants
2 instructors
|
|
| Workshop 2 | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Apr 23, 2026
Registration closes Apr 21
|
10
participants
2 instructors
|
|
| Weekend Field Trip 1 | |||
| Leavenworth |
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 -
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 Registration closes Apr 23
|
10
participants
2 instructors
|
|
| Weekend Field Trip 2 | |||
| Leavenworth |
Sat, May 2, 2026
Registration closes Apr 30
|
5
participants
2 instructors
|
|
| Leavenworth |
Sun, May 3, 2026
Registration closes May 1
|
5
participants
2 instructors
|
|
Roster
Required Equipment
More information about required gear will be provided to those admitted to the course.
Required
- One set of cams size equivalent to Black Diamond #.3 to #3 (any brand)
- Full set of nuts (any brand)
- Helmet
- Harness
- Rock shoes
- 1 personal anchor
- 6 24 inch (single) alpine slings with 2 wire gate carabiners per sling
- 2 double length alpine slings with 2 wire gate carabiners per sling
- 4 locking carabiners
- Auto blocking guide mode belay device, i.e. Petzl Reverso, Black Diamond ATC Guide
- Nut tool
- 20 feet cordalette, 6M nylon, 5M tech cord or spectra
- Hollow block (Sterling) – either 13.5” or 19”
- Small daypack to carry water, food and insulation on climbs
Optional:
- Smaller Camelots optional; Black Diamond X4, Fixe Alien or any other brand
- Chalk bag
- Crack gloves or 2 rolls of climbing tape
Course Materials
You must register for this course to see course materials.