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Advanced Lead Rock Climbing Clinic
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Are you ready to take your climbing independence to the next level and transition from the gym to the great outdoors? Our Advanced Lead Rock Climbing Clinic is designed to teach you the essential skills to become a self-sufficient sport climber, helping you move beyond top-rope climbing and tackle outdoor routes with confidence.
This group-based clinic, held at some of Texas' best climbing destinations—Enchanted Rock, Reimer’s Ranch, and the Austin Greenbelt—is perfect for climbers who want to learn proper lead climbing techniques, route cleaning, anchor building, and essential safety skills. Whether you're a gym climber looking to break into outdoor sport climbing or an experienced climber aiming to refine your lead climbing abilities, our AMGA-certified instructors will provide expert guidance every step of the way.
In this hands-on clinic, you'll master:
- Quickdraw anatomy and proper use
- Clipping a Quickdraw to the wall and clipping the rope to the Quickdraw
- Belay techniques both with a Manual Belay device and various Assisted Belay devices
- Route cleaning, lower and rappel
- Anchor uses for sport climbing
- Stick Clipping
- Other important safety concerns for lead climbing
In this lead climbing clinic, we teach you how to be a sport climbing aficionado. Not only do we teach all lead climbing techniques but we focus intently on learning how to clean a route safely, which is hugely important outdoors.
Sport climbing has been revolutionary in the advancement of climbing. Clipping bolts have been an essential part of the advancement of the climbing community and difficult grades. You too can learn to climb on lead in the outdoors with one of our experienced and SPI certified lead guides .
Join us and meet fellow climbers, gain independence, and take your climbing to new heights in a fun and supportive group environment.
- Learn Essential Lead Climbing Skills: Master the fundamentals of sport lead climbing, from clipping and belaying to cleaning routes and anchor management.
- Train with Certified Guides: Receive hands-on coaching from AMGA-certified instructors who ensure your safety and progress at every step.
- Build Confidence and Independence: Break free from top-rope climbing and learn how to tackle outdoor routes on your own terms.
- Affordable Group Learning Experience: Enjoy the benefits of a community-driven environment, where you can learn with and from other climbers at a budget-friendly rate.
- Gear Included: Helmets, climbing shoes, harnesses, and ropes. Other lead climbing gear if needed.
Do I need prior lead climbing experience to join this clinic?
Yes, this clinic is designed for climbers who already have experience with top-rope climbing and basic outdoor climbing techniques. If you’ve led a few routes before but want to refine your skills—or if you’ve only climbed indoors and are ready to transition to outdoor lead climbing—this clinic is perfect for you. If you’re new to climbing, we recommend starting with our Beginner Climbing Course before taking this clinic. Clinics are held on specific dates. If you want a private lead climbing course on a different date, check out our Advanced Lead Climbing Course.
What is the difference between a clinic and a course?
Our clinics are scheduled group sessions, allowing climbers to learn in a community-driven environment while benefiting from group pricing. The advantages of a clinic include:
- Learning in a group setting, meeting like-minded climbers.
- More affordable pricing compared to private instruction.
- A structured curriculum covering key lead climbing skills.
If you prefer one-on-one instruction or need flexibility in scheduling, we recommend booking our Advanced Lead Climbing Course, which offers a more personalized experience.
What will I learn in this clinic?
This clinic is designed to take your lead climbing to the next level by covering:
- Proper lead belaying and catching falls
- Clipping techniques and rope management
- Reading outdoor routes and decision-making skills
- Building and cleaning anchors efficiently
- Lead climbing risk assessment and safety practices
By the end of the clinic, you’ll have hands-on experience that will prepare you to confidently lead outdoor sport climbs on your own.
What should I bring to the clinic?
We provide ropes, quickdraws, and anchor gear, but you should bring:
- Your own harness, helmet, climbing shoes, and belay device
- Chalk bag and climbing tape (optional but recommended)
- Plenty of water and snacks for a full day of climbing
- Approach shoes or sturdy sneakers for hiking to the climbing area
If you don’t have all the gear, let us know, and we’ll help you with rentals or recommendations.
How physically demanding is this clinic?
Lead climbing requires more endurance and strength than top-rope climbing, as you’ll be placing gear and managing rope while climbing. You should be comfortable climbing 5.8–5.10 routes before joining. However, our instructors will tailor the climbs to the group’s ability level, ensuring a challenging but manageable learning experience.
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Clinic Minimum Requirement Clinic requires 3 or more participants to make. If the minimum requirement is not met by 24 hours before the clinic starts, you will be informed of the cancellation and refunded.Clinic Minimum Requirement
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Cancellations Customers may cancel or reschedule their booking for a full refund, in the case of a cancellation, with at least 72 hours' notice before the scheduled start time. Cancellations or rescheduling requests made within 72 hours of the booking are not eligible for a refund.Cancellations
Customers will be notified to reschedule in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If the customer cannot reschedule, they will be refunded. Contact us by email to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
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Available Times: Year Round
Starting Times: 8:15AM
Duration: 5-6 Hours
Age requirements: No Age Restriction
