Through the course, you will become independent in handling commonly used equipment for lead climbing and after the course you will be able to lead climb and belay someone leading and understand the risks associated with this type of climbing.
Lead climbing involves the climber gradually anchoring the rope in intermediate belays higher and higher up the route being climbed. Unlike top rope climbing, the climber here risks taking several meters long falls.
You will also learn about techniques such as spotting and its importance before the first intermediate fuse is cut, as well as learning more about warming up and training to prevent overuse injuries.
Red card climbing is included in the course and at the last session you will find out if you have passed or not. Safety thinking permeates the entire course.
Time required
6 hours divided into two or three sessions
Examination
Red card
Standard
Indoor rock climbing course
Packing list
Training clothes, water, snacks
Prerequisites
- You should have attended a top rope course or have equivalent knowledge of belaying techniques, and you should have been belaying regularly on top rope for at least one month.
- You need to be able to climb grade 5 without major difficulties on top rope, both on vertical and overhanging wall.
- You should understand that falls are a greater risk in lead climbing compared to top rope climbing.
All necessary equipment is included at no extra cost. If you have your own equipment, please bring a harness, rope brake, screw carabiner and shoes.
Age limit
The minimum age to participate in the course is 13 years old, but as escorting requires a high level of maturity and risk awareness, we cannot guarantee that all young participants will pass.
Price
The course costs 740 SEK for those with an active training fee in the club. Training fee can be purchased separately or in connection with course booking.
Location
Our premises are located in Stadionskolan in the stadium area. Entrance is from the north long side of the white building.
Malmö Klätterklubb
Stadion Klätterhall
Eric Perssons väg 1 E
217 62 Malmö
Booking
We release new courses on an ongoing basis and aim to hold at least one course every two weeks. Bookable courses will appear below as they become available. If everything is fully booked or if there is nothing scheduled at the moment, you can enter your email address in the Interest form below and we will send you an email when there are new courses to book.
By booking, you agree to our booking conditions.