Day 1: Anchors & First Multi-Pitch
Learn or review anchor building, belaying from above and transitions at the belay. Practice these skills on the ground before applying them on a short multi-pitch route and then rappelling.
Day 2: Leading + Rappelling
We’ll climb more pitches and you’ll have the chance to do more leading while practicing efficient transitions and communication. Learn how to rappel safely and lead the rappels.
Day 3: Rope Management + Hanging Belays
We’ll focus on rope management and efficiency at hanging belays and during rappel.
Day 4: Integration & Basic Rescue Skills
We’ll focus on putting everything together for a multi-pitch climb, but this time, not everything will go as planned. You’ll learn essential tools to adapt to unexpected scenarios.
Optional Day 5: Custom Coaching/Guiding Day (Add-On Below)
Want more supervised practice with what you’ve learned? Want some specific coaching? Want to follow a multi-pitch trad route and apply your knowledge in a different context?
Who This Is For
This progression series is a great fit if you:
• Have experience leading sport outdoors (comfortable leading at least 5.8 outside)
• Have familiarity with basic sport anchors
• Want to learn how to safely and efficiently climb multi-pitch routes
• Are excited about longer days and learning more systems and building efficiency
What You’ll Walk Away With
• Understanding of multi-pitch flow, systems, and communication
• Experience building anchors and belaying from above
• Confidence leading in a multi-pitch context
• Rope management skills for hanging belays and rappels
• Knowledge of rappelling in multi-pitch terrain
• Basic problem-solving and rescue awareness
• A strong foundation to be a competent and supportive multi-pitch partner
