Climbing Course
Introduction to Single Pitch Trad A
Introduction to placing traditional gear in a single pitch crack climbing environment.
Contacts
- Mon, Mar 3, 2025 - Tue, Jul 1, 2025
- Committee: Seattle Climbing
- Members: $375.00 Guests: $450.00
- Availability: 3 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The application period has ended and the course is full.
This course is designed to prepare students to learn the skills to lead climb single pitch traditional routes at crags. Students will be given education and mentorship to safely and efficiently place gear on traditionally protected routes. Time will also be dedicated to crack climbing movement and techniques to prepare students to climb at local crags.
Students are required to have led at least 5 bolted routes at the 5.7 level or above. Equivalent indoor experience leading in a gym at the 5.9 level is accepted. Prospective students will be asked to submit a climbing resume upon application.
Badges you will earn:
Leading Trad Routes
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kick Off Meeting | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Mon, Mar 3, 2025
Registration closes Mar 1
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3
participants
2 instructors
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| Workshop 1 | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Wed, Mar 12, 2025
Registration closes Mar 1
|
3
participants
3 instructors
|
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| Workshop 2 | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Mar 20, 2025
Registration closes Mar 18
|
3
participants
2 instructors
|
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| Weekend Field Trip 1 | |||
| Tieton River: Royal Columns |
Sat, Mar 29, 2025 -
Sun, Mar 30, 2025 Registration closes Mar 27
|
3
participants
2 instructors
|
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| Weekend Field Trip 2 | |||
| Tieton River: Royal Columns |
Sat, Apr 12, 2025
Registration closes Apr 5
|
0
participants
2 instructors
|
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| Tieton River: Royal Columns |
Sun, Apr 13, 2025
Registration closes Apr 11
|
3
participants
1 instructor
|
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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
- 2 personal anchors
- 6 24 inch alpine slings with 2 wire gate carabiners per sling
- 3 locking carabiners
- Auto blocking belay device, i.e. Petzl Reverso, Black Diamond ATC Guide, Edelrid Mega jul
- Nut tool
- 20 feet cordalette, 6M nylon, 5M tech cord or spectra
- Smaller Camelots optional; Black Diamond X4, Fixe Alien or any other brand
- Chalk bag
- Crack gloves or 2 rolls of climbing tape
| Name/Description |
|---|
| Leavenworth and Tieton beginner trad routes Courtesy of Chase Giltner and mountain project |