This full-immersion, hands-on introduction to outdoor rock climbing teaches the skills needed to be a technically sound advanced single pitch climber who can lead outdoor routes and set up & clean top rope anchors. This camp also introduces traditional multi-pitch climbing systems.

Participants should be fit, possess a desire to learn and have some mountain experience. However, rock climbing proficiency is not a prerequisite, it is an outcome.

Day 1: Introduction to Outdoor Rock Top Rope Climbing

• Learn climbing knots, belaying and lowering outside
• Understand climbing systems and how top rope anchors work
• Build equalized top rope anchors
• Become aware of outdoor climbing hazards and safety
• Use outdoor rock climbing books to prepare for your objectives for the day and route finding

Day 2: Learn to Lead Sport Climbing

• Learn how to belay a lead climber
• Practice effective communication between leader & belayer
• Learn to lead climb & proper bolt clipping techniques
• Practice tethering in and cleaning a bolted anchor
• Gain the skills to lower oneself, rappel and use a friction hitch for back up

Day 3: Anchor Building, Climbing Technique & Trad Concepts

• Introduce concepts of traditional rock climbing (placing natural protection)
• Grasp best practices for trad racking
• Become proficient in building & equalizing natural anchors
• Try crack, slab and steep climbing
• Get coached on movement techniques for outdoor rock
• Learn to plan sequences and take advantage of "rests"
• Improve security and efficiency scaling various rock features

Day 4: Multi-pitch Climb

• Bring all your skills together on a classic Wasatch multi-pitch climb
• Follow and clean a traditional route; learn how to remove and rack protection
• Belay a leader, including from a ledge
• Use Personal Anchor System and manage ropes on a ledge
• Descend via pre-rigged, multi-pitch rappel

Doesn't fit your schedule?
Any of our pre-scheduled courses can be run as custom outings. If you're interested in a course but the dates don't fit your schedule please check out our custom guiding options.

How to Register:

• Register Online
• Call us at (801) 550 3986
• Email us