Overview 
Our full learn to lead course covers all the core competencies for safely leading your own multi-pitch climbing routes, regardless of their location in the UK.
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Location 
The course can be based from either Aviemore or Fort William 
 
Pre-requisites 
some prior experience of following a lead climber in a single or multi-pitch setting or those who have experience of leading their own indoor climbing or sport climbing routes.
 
Is it for me? 
This in-depth course is ideal for those who are eager to start to lead their own outdoor single pitch routes. 
 
Content 
The course content is comprehensive, covering guidebook use, crag access and legislation, route assessment, climbing technique for leaders, gear placement, anchor selection and building, advanced rope work, proper communication, bringing up and protecting seconds, risk management, solutions to common problems, basic self-rescue, abseiling, retreat and much more. 
 
We maintain a small ratio group with lots of hands-on workshops and demonstrations.
 
Over the three days we select suitable safe routes for you to hone your skills before deploying them on a coveted classic.
 
Additional information 
With a maximum ratio of 1:2 this course ensures plenty of contact time with an experienced Mountaineering Instructor. Use of any required climbing and mountaineering equipment is included, but you are welcome to use your own familiar equipment. If you have a particular aim or objective in mind, please ensure to let us know in advance, so we can tailor the course content and the venue to maximise your learning opportunities.