You should be comfortable top-rope climbing at 5.8+ (indoors or outdoors). Gym lead experience is helpful but not required. This clinic bridges the gap between gym climbing and outdoor lead independence.

Yes! Route cleaning and anchor assessment are core skills taught in this clinic. You'll practice rappelling from anchors, cleaning quickdraws, and evaluating anchor safety—essential skills for independent outdoor climbing.

The clinic is a group format at a lower price point. You'll learn alongside other climbers at a similar level, which creates a supportive learning environment. The private course offers more personalized, intensive instruction.

Absolutely—this clinic is perfect for gym climbers ready to lead outdoors. Outdoor lead climbing has nuances (natural rock, route finding, anchor cleaning) that differ from gym climbing. Our guides bridge that gap.

Lead clinics are held at Reimers Ranch and the Austin Greenbelt, both featuring well-bolted sport routes ideal for learning lead technique. Your guide selects routes matched to the group's ability.

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.

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.

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.