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Who’s this course for?
This course is designed specifically for those people who are;
already confidently lead belaying indoors
want to safely second a trad climber and get outside climbing!
want to learn all the techniques and tips you need to be a competent second
want to know if the leader you follow is actually being safe (!!!) – Get to know the basic safety elements of trad climbing – don’t just rely on your leader, because they might be wrong!
I was a ‘second’ for a year before I became a trad leader myself. In that time I learnt so much, it was an apprenticeship, and gratefully I went out with safe and competent leaders, and I have gone on to take those skills with me.
I don’t think anyone should rush into trad climbing as a leader – learn how to place gear by taking it out first, and check out how your leader sets up their anchors whilst you sit safely in their hands in incredible remote places.
Pick up all the tips and tricks seconding until you feel confident to do it yourself.
So this course is for you – the ones who want to adventure safely, and know for sure that you’re in safe hands.
What’s the content of the course?
how to assist with rope management
Taking gear out safely and effectively
Re-racking gear
What is a safe anchor
Abseiling, and what is best practice
Belaying with half ropes
What gear you will need and what you will see
Climbing communication
Knowing what is going on in the leader’s world, and what those tugs on the rope mean.
Tactile belaying – the leader’s story
How a leader should protect a second – how to manage a traverse
And some helpful personal tips I’ve picked up along the way.
Location
Local outdoor climbing venue TBC upon booking – let me know where you are on the enquiry form and how far you are able to travel.
Cost and duration
£75 per person, for a 6 hour course
There needs to be a minimum of 3 people for course to run. For smaller group sessions please get in touch, or keep an eye out on socials for events!
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