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301 Indoor Lead Climber

The Indoor Lead Climber course is you last step to be able to climb any type of route in the rock gym. When you can confidently climb 5.8+ and are ready to take the next step, consider our Indoor Lead Climber class. We will be doing some physical training in class. The main focus is red-pointing, on-sighting, mental imaging, advanced belay, route reading, and leading techniques. All on the sharp end!

We will teach you:

  • Belaying: how to spot and belay a lead climber
  • Leading: how to climb on the sharp end of the rope with maximal safety
  • Clipping: how to avoid back clipping and Z-clipping, and how to clip efficiently in a variety of positions
  • Falling: how to position yourself to fall with maximal safely

This course is designed for climbers: Climbing 5.8 or higher

Max ratio 6 Climbers : 1 Instructor

Dates: Every 3rd Sunday of the month from 9 to noon
Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19

Equipment Requirements: Harness, Climbing Shoes, Locking Carabiner and Belay Device

Suggested Prerequisites: 201

Reservations: Required

Prices (per climber): $75

Courses can be arranged outside of normal schedule any day with advance notice, please contact us for scheduling.

MetroRock Everett: 617- 387- ROCK (7625)
MetroRock Newburyport: 978- 499- ROCK (7625)