• Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate, ideal for those comfortable with top-rope climbing

• Duration: 1 day (approx. 6-8 hours)

Location: Local crags in

Victoria, BC

Nanaimo, BC

Quadra Island, BC

Comox Lake (Cumberland BC)

Squamish, BC.

• Season: April - November

• Group Size: Minimum 2, maximum 4 participants per guide

• Price: $220 per person

• Morning: Meet your guide for a pre-course briefing, gear check, and introduction to lead climbing fundamentals.

• On the Rock: Practice lead climbing techniques, managing rope slack, belaying for a lead climber, and essential safety checks.

• Wrap-Up: Review key skills, Q&A session with your guide, and discuss next steps for progression.

• Included: ACMG-certified guide, all necessary climbing hardware, and group safety equipment

• Not Included: Personal climbing gear (e.g., harness, shoes, helmet), food, water, and transportation to the crag

• Fitness Level: Moderate

• Experience Level: Some prior climbing experience (indoor or outdoor) recommended but not required

For those wanting more time to develop these skills, we offer a Lead Like a Pro: 2-Day Sport Climbing course to deepen your practice and build confidence in lead climbing.

After completing the course, we recommend a guided multi-pitch day, such as the Time Machine on Mt. Arrowsmith, to see these techniques in action before moving on to our multi-pitch climbing course.