Overview:
Traditional climbing requires that the leader places removable gear and anchors. This gear is designed to protect the leader in the event of a fall. The gear is then removed or “cleaned” by the belayer as they follow the pitch. Proper techniques for placing cams and stoppers, protecting the follower, and building multi-directional anchors are all critical to becoming a proficient leader on traditional rock climbs. Colorado Mountain School has a long history of fostering climbers as they learn to lead trad in the mountains.
The crags of the Front Range played a major role in pioneering rock climbing as we know it today. In this two-day course, we’ll utilize the same cracks and fissures that legends like Layton Kor used to hone their climbing skills. To this day, the crags in and around Eldorado Canyon are the ideal classroom for learning to lead trad. This course includes vital instruction while allowing students plenty of opportunity to practice leading and receive feedback from professional guides. As a result of this course, students are better prepared to go out and lead trad on their own. Whether you aspire to climb in Eldo, Yosemite, or The Gunks, this course will help you get there.
Meeting location:
Boulder Dates:
Colorado Mountain School
633 S Broadway St.
Boulder, CO 80305
or
Denver Dates:
Big Daddy Bagels
106 N Rubey Dr # D
Golden, CO 80403
Lodging:
Colorado Mountain School offers a 16 bunk lodge that is conveniently located upstairs from our office and classroom in downtown Estes Park. The lodge features a full kitchen, WiFi, a lounge and hot showers. Reserve a bed now for just $40 per night (plus tax).
Notes:
All of our courses can be run as custom outings. If you’re interested in a course, but it doesn’t fit into your schedule, please check out our custom guiding options.
All Upcoming Dates and Locations:
- April 17, 2021 - April 18, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Boulder, Colorado
- May 1, 2021 - May 2, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Denver, Colorado
- May 15, 2021 - May 16, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Boulder, Colorado
- May 29, 2021 - May 30, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Denver, Colorado
- June 12, 2021 - June 13, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Boulder, Colorado
- June 26, 2021 - June 27, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Denver, Colorado
- July 10, 2021 - July 11, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Boulder, Colorado
- July 24, 2021 - July 25, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Denver, Colorado
- August 21, 2021 - August 22, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Denver, Colorado
- September 4, 2021 - September 5, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Boulder, Colorado
- August 7, 2021 - August 8, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Boulder, Colorado
- September 18, 2021 - September 19, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Denver, Colorado
- October 2, 2021 - October 3, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Boulder, Colorado
- October 16, 2021 - October 17, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Denver, Colorado
- October 30, 2021 - October 31, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Boulder, Colorado
- November 13, 2021 - November 14, 2021 - Learn to Lead Trad - Denver, Colorado
2018 Course Participant –
I really wanted to learn to trad, but I didn’t want to wing it. Also, I was referred by a guide from Suntoucher Mountain Guides and he said CMS was the way to go if you live in boulder.