Intro to Lead Climbing

The Stronghold’s Introduction to Lead Climbing class will help you make the heady transition to the sharp end! Lead climbing involves a good deal more risk-management than top-roping, and belaying the leader requires more skill. As such, you must be top-rope certified before taking this class, and you should feel very confident with both top-rope climbing and belaying. You must be 14 or older to take this class.

What’s Included?
+ Stronghold day pass
+ Lead rope and belay device

Requirements
+ Students should be well-practiced in top-rope climbing and belaying and feel bomber with both before taking this class (passing our top-rope belay test is a prerequisite). We strongly recommend having at least three months of consistent top roping climbing/belaying experience before learning how to lead.
+ All participants must be at least 14 years of age or older.
+ All participants must arrive 15 minutes before the class starts.
+ All Participants must have a Release of Liability Form (waiver).

Booking online within 12 hrs of a lead class is not possible. In this case please call the gym at 323-505-7000 to reserve a spot.