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Learning to sport lead is one of the biggest and most important steps that rock climbers have to make. Lead climbing requires more commitment, more skills and involves greater risk, but the rewards are worth it. - independence and an amazing sense of achievement
This course will help make the transition to becoming a lead climber easier and give you the confidence and skills to start leading your own rock climbs in safety.
A lot of your early lead climbs will be done with the instructor moving on a fixed line alongside you and helping out as required. The additional confidence gained from leading your first rock climbs with a climbing instructor close by makes the experience exciting and fun rather than nerve racking.
The course content can vary enormously depending on your experience and what you want to learn. On the course itself we will normally spend a lot of time looking at the practical side of lead climbing: placing bomb proof gear, constructing safe belays and managing rope systems. However we also try to cover the tactical and psychological aspects of leading - so we look at planning the route, choosing the rack, reducing rope drag, resting and relaxing so that you can move fluidly with conviction.
All the climbing instruction is based on progressive teaching and we normally try to spend both days climbing on single or multi-pitch crags. The instruction ideally runs on a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio and the days will be carefully tailored to suit both your abilities and aspirations. There will never be any pressure to lead routes out of your comfort zone.
Topics include:
..• personal safety
..• belaying a lead climber
..• removing pro
..• climbing techniques
..• proper use of runners
..• how to reduce rope drag
..• leading responsibilities
..• resting stances
..• natural hazards
..• anchoring systems
..• route finding
..• basic self-rescue and retreat
... techniques also are taught.
The first day leading is done while top-roped, so you can concentrate on learning the techniques. The second day is spent leading on a variety of climbs (5.5 to 5.10) depending on your abilities. If you're serious about climbing, this is the course for you.
Note: For the experienced top rope climber only.
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..Sport Lead - $315.00 per person (2-Day Course)
..Sport Lead - $185.00 per person (1-Day Course)
..Trad Lead - $345.00 per person (2-Day Course)
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| ..Dates |
..See Schedule Below or Click Here |
| ..Class Size |
..Minimum 2 - Maximum 4 per Instructor |
| ..Discounts |
..REI Members $10 Off / Bring-A-Friend $10 Off |
| ..Ages |
..16 and Up |
| ..Equipment |
..Included (rock shoes, harness, etc.) except daypack |
| ..Location |
..Scottsdale / Queen Creek / Prescott |
| ..Times |
..6:00 am - Summer / 8:30 am - Fall /Winter/Spring/Summer |
| ..Rating |
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..Prerequisites
..Written Test |
..Advanced climbing skills
..Yes |
| ..Course Info |
..Pre-Course Info & Testing Materials will be emailed
..to participant upon course sign-up
...recommended reading for the course above:
..• Traditional Lead Climbing by Heidi Pesterfield
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NOTE: ACAS also has an overnight camping packages available which include camping equipment, meals, campfire, coyotes and lots of weird climbing stories.
Cost: $65 per night per person
 Traditional Climbing or "Trad" is the classic way to ascend crags, big walls and peaks by placing and removing natural protection. Our Traditional Rock Climbing Course takes climbers where sport climbs can't. A genuine challenge for most, Trad not only challenges a combination of raw strength and technical skills up cracks, chimneys, laybacks and slab, but is also an exercise of the wits in the realm of placing technical protection, fixing anchors, and returning safely to ground.
All participants are required to have done our Intermediate and Sport Climbing courses or have equivalent knowledge and skill.
All climbing gear is provided by ACAS.
2-Day Single-Pitch Trad Course
....Students will learn about and practice:
....• crag safety
....• knots to know
....• placement of gear
....• assessment and construction of anchors
....• belay techniques and rope management
....• lead climbing strategies and mock leads
....• cleaning routes and anchors
....• do moderate trad lead
....• lead rappelling techniques
Trad Climbing is the classic way to climb!
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..Trad Lead - $345.00 per person (2-Day Course)
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| ..Dates |
..See Schedule Below or Click Here |
| ..Class Size |
..Minimum 2 - Maximum 4 per Instructor |
| ..Discounts |
..REI Members $10 Off / Bring-A-Friend $10 Off |
| ..Ages |
..16 and Up |
| ..Equipment |
..Included (rock shoes, harness, etc.) except daypack |
| ..Location |
..Scottsdale / Queen Creek / Prescott / Flagstaff |
| ..Times |
..6:00 am - Summer / 8:30 am - Fall /Winter/Spring |
| ..Rating |
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..Prerequisites
..Written Test |
..Advanced climbing skills
..Yes |
| ..Course Info |
..Pre-Course Info & Testing Materials will be emailed
..to participant upon course sign-up
...recommended reading for the course above:
..• Traditional Lead Climbing by Heidi Pesterfield
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NOTE: ACAS also has an overnight camping packages available which include camping equipment, meals, campfire, coyotes and lots of weird climbing stories.
Cost: $65 per night per person
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 hi mark and staff!
How's it going?
I'm doing great. I had a few bruises and scrapes that I didn't notice until later but they're minor! The worst part was leaving Arizona! It was very cold here last week!
I had a great time on the course and even when you convert it to Canadian dollars it was money well spent! I've started looking into some clubs around here... the end of my hockey season is fast approaching. I thought your instruction was great and I definitely had a lot of attention! Chuck was also great at giving tips and moral support. There really isn't anything I would change about the course!
Thanks!!!
Gina
gcervin@ibm.net
Depending on the season and the course, in Spring and Summer you need only bring shorts, t-shirt (backup sweatshirt), cap, daypack, running shoes and or light hiking boots, fastener if you wear glasses, sunblock, disposable camera and personal items. For Fall and Winter you need to bring loose fitting pants or lycra tights, daypack, polartec type jacket, cap, and windbreaker. Bring your lunch, snacks, plenty of water, and a daypack (we can also rent you a daypack for $5 per person per day) to keep items together. If you have your own gear (shoes, harness, atc, etc.) - bring them. There are no restroom facilities at the climbing site.
Articles and news stories featuring the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School have appeared in The Arizona Republic newspaper, Alaska Airlines Magazine, Frontdoors magazine, National Geographic Adventure magazine, and AAA Highroads magazine. FOX network television (Channel 10 - Phoenix) and CBS KPHO televison (Channel 5 - Phoenix).
The activities described on this web site carry a significant risk of personal injury or death. Rock climbing is inherently dangerous. The owners and staff of the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School do not recommend that anyone participate in these activities unless they seek qualified professional instruction and/or guidance, are knowledgeable about the risks involved, and are willing to personally assume all responsibility associated with those risks.
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january
2013
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..sport lead – 5 & 6
..trad lead – 19 & 20
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july
2013
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..sport lead – 13 & 14
..trad lead – 20 & 21
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february
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..sport lead – 2 & 3
..trad lead – 16 & 17
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august
2013
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..sport lead – 3 & 4
..trad lead – 17 & 18
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march
2013 |
..sport lead – 16 & 17
..trad lead – 23 & 24
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september
2013
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..sport lead – 21 & 22
..trad lead – 28 & 29
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april
2013 |
..sport lead – 13 & 14
..trad lead – 27 & 28
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october
2013
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..sport lead – 12 & 13
..trad lead – 19 & 20
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may
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..sport lead – 4 & 5
..trad lead – 18 & 19
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november
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..sport lead – 2 & 3
..trad lead – 16 & 17
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june
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..sport lead – 8 & 9
..trad lead – 15 & 16
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december
2013
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..sport lead – 7 & 8
..trad lead – 14 & 15
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 To sign up for a course call or email us to check availability. If a course is open click on the On-line Application Form or go to our application and map (meeting point) site, print out both the Application (PDF), Map and Waiver. Fill out the application and fax or mail it to us (don't fax the waiver, just bring it the day of your course).
 Note: September thru April Lead Rock Climbing courses start at 7:30 a.m. at the designated pick-up point. Call us the day before your course starts to verify. Bring your own snacks, lunch, water, sunblock and wear appropriate clothing. Camera (disposable), writing pad and pen are recommended.
course cancellations
While it is unlikely, if the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School cancels a course due to insufficient reservations or conditions beyond our control (weather, etc.); alternate dates or refunds will be given as preferred. If you cancel within 14 days prior to your session, rescheduling your course can be expected. There are no refunds on gift certificates. If you fail to show at the designated meeting place at the appointed time you will be charged for the course - there are no exceptions. If you would like to reschedule within 48-hours of the course's starting date, you may do so. To receive a full monetary refund (minus a 20% handling fee), 14 days notice is required (expect a refund within 2 billing cycles or 60-days of your course date). You may also want to purchase travel insurance due to cancellations – click here for more information.
liability
Although we spare no effort to assure a safe program, we can assume no responsibility for your safety or loss of personal equipment. In a sport of this nature an element of risk is inherent and beyond human control. A signed release (waiver) will be required of all participants. A parent or guardian release is required for students under the age of 18. These can be obtained in advance by contacting our office or downloading from our website.
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