Our Sport Leading class is the most direct path to confidently leading bolted routes outdoors. Covering clipping technique, rope management, lead falls, and route reading, this private flexible format course meets you at your current level and builds the skills and confidence needed to take you from the gym to the crag.

Our Sport Leading class is the most direct path to confidently leading bolted routes outdoors. Covering clipping technique, rope management, lead falls, and route reading, this private flexible format course meets you at your current level and builds the skills and confidence needed to take you from the gym to the crag.

Quick Facts

Location:

Various

Various

Various

Prime Season:

Spring-Fall

Spring-Fall

Spring-Fall

Duration:

8 hrs

8 hrs

Itinerary Type:

Private

Private

Skill Level:

Moderate

Moderate

Price:

From $386

From $386

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

Learning to lead climb is the single biggest progression most outdoor climbers make and the skill that opens up great sport climbs all over Colorado. This Sport Leading class covers everything from clipping technique and rope management to taking lead falls and reading routes in a customized format with AMGA certified instructors.

The course is offered in crags all over Colorado, matching the terrain to the skills being developed and giving you meaningful time on real outdoor rock with an experienced guide by your side. Whether you're making the jump from the gym to crag or looking to move beyond toproping, your guide will tailor the day to make sure you're progressing at the right pace on the right objectives.

Sport leading is the foundation for everything that comes next in your outdoor climbing development, from longer multi pitch routes to trad leading and beyond. This course builds not just the technical skills but the judgment and confidence that make the difference between a climber who can decide what climbs they want to do and those who are follow those who can.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

Learning to lead climb is the single biggest progression most outdoor climbers make and the skill that opens up great sport climbs all over Colorado. This Sport Leading class covers everything from clipping technique and rope management to taking lead falls and reading routes in a customized format with AMGA certified instructors.

The course is offered in crags all over Colorado, matching the terrain to the skills being developed and giving you meaningful time on real outdoor rock with an experienced guide by your side. Whether you're making the jump from the gym to crag or looking to move beyond toproping, your guide will tailor the day to make sure you're progressing at the right pace on the right objectives.

Sport leading is the foundation for everything that comes next in your outdoor climbing development, from longer multi pitch routes to trad leading and beyond. This course builds not just the technical skills but the judgment and confidence that make the difference between a climber who can decide what climbs they want to do and those who are follow those who can.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Includes

Learning to lead climb is the single biggest progression most outdoor climbers make and the skill that opens up great sport climbs all over Colorado. This Sport Leading class covers everything from clipping technique and rope management to taking lead falls and reading routes in a customized format with AMGA certified instructors.

The course is offered in crags all over Colorado, matching the terrain to the skills being developed and giving you meaningful time on real outdoor rock with an experienced guide by your side. Whether you're making the jump from the gym to crag or looking to move beyond toproping, your guide will tailor the day to make sure you're progressing at the right pace on the right objectives.

Sport leading is the foundation for everything that comes next in your outdoor climbing development, from longer multi pitch routes to trad leading and beyond. This course builds not just the technical skills but the judgment and confidence that make the difference between a climber who can decide what climbs they want to do and those who are follow those who can.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Common Course Locations

Below are some recommended climbing locations within the vicinity if you're interested in some alternative destinations. Colorado is home to many climbing areas and we want to help you find the one that is best for you!

Climber in clear creek looks for another hold with the river below them

Clear Creek Canyon

Golden

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in clear creek looks for another hold with the river below them

Clear Creek Canyon

Golden

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber searches for holds on a climbing trip at Shelf Road

Shelf Road

Cañon City

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber searches for holds on a climbing trip at Shelf Road

Shelf Road

Cañon City

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber looks carefully while stepping up on steep slab in Hartman Rocks near Gunnison

Hartman Rocks

Gunnison

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber looks carefully while stepping up on steep slab in Hartman Rocks near Gunnison

Hartman Rocks

Gunnison

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Common Next Course Options

Some climbing areas are better suited for certain types of climbing classes than others. Below are a few of the classes we commonly do here if you are interested in learning to climb. While we can always figure out ways to make something work these climbing courses work well in this area.

Belayer fixes the rope while a leader places a cam during learn to lead trad course

Traditional Lead Climbing Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Belayer fixes the rope while a leader places a cam during learn to lead trad course

Traditional Lead Climbing Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Belayer fixes the rope while a leader places a cam during learn to lead trad course

Traditional Lead Climbing Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber squats awkwardly in aiders during aid climbing course

Big Wall and Aid Climbing Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber squats awkwardly in aiders during aid climbing course

Big Wall and Aid Climbing Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber squats awkwardly in aiders during aid climbing course

Big Wall and Aid Climbing Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber reaches towards anchor to tie a clove hitch

Multipitch Skills Class

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber reaches towards anchor to tie a clove hitch

Multipitch Skills Class

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber reaches towards anchor to tie a clove hitch

Multipitch Skills Class

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

6435 Garlock Way

Colorado Springs, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

Let's Socialize!

The Colorado Climbing Company is an equal opportunity provider operating under a special use permit in Pike San Isabel & Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests, Gunnison and Royal Gorge Bureau of Land Management, commercial use authorization for Rocky Mountain, North Cascades, Denali, Black Canyon National Parks and Colorado National Monument, and special use authorizations for Eldorado and Castlewood Canyon State Parks.

Copyright ©  Since 2010 The Colorado Climbing Company TM, All rights reserved. The Colorado Climbing Company offers guided rock climbing, ice climbing, mountain climbing, and climbing instruction with professional climbing guides. For climbing reservations call: 719-209-6649 or e-mail info@coclimbing.com

6435 Garlock Way

C/S, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

Let's Socialize!

Climb with us!

Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

Legal Permittee

Copyright ©  Since 2010 The Colorado Climbing Company TM, All rights reserved.