Learn To Lead Class

Looking to challenge yourself? Interested in growing your climbing skills? Grab the sharp end of the rope! The Learn to Lead course will give you the skills to lead climb indoors. When you can confidently climb 5.10 and are ready to advance your climbing to the next level, this class will give you access to the lead-only routes in the gym. The main focuses of the class are basic lead climbing and belay skills with some discussion on more advanced practices. Students should be prepared to climb and belay during class. Climbing shoes, harness and ATC style belay device are required. Rope will be provided.

  • Belaying: spot and belay a lead climber

  • Leading: climb on the sharp end of the rope efficiently

  • Clipping: avoid back clipping and Z-clipping, and clip in a variety of positions

  • Falling: take a fall and provide a soft catch            

4 Climbers : 1 Instructor with a 2 person minimum. Classes with less than 2 attendants will be cancelled.

Dates on the calendar

Prerequisites: Intro to Ropes / Top rope certification

Guests | $120

Members | $60

Supplemental Lead Course:

Guests + Members | $35

Dates upon request

Reservation required

This is an opportunity to practice lead skills. It is offered to anyone who needs more practice before taking their lead test. A minimum of 2 students is required or one student and an already certified lead climber.

Completion of this course does not qualify you to safely and successfully climb lead routes outdoors. Due to the increased risk of lead climbing, this course alone may not be enough instruction for all students.

All lead class participants must be a 5.10 or higher climber at MetroRock, and be top rope certified at MetroRock, or be able to pass a MetroRock top rope test with an ATC-style belay device. If any participant is not able to climb at this level or not able to belay comfortably with an ATC, they will be restricted to only watching the class and no refunds will be given in this situation.

To schedule a course outside of the times on the calendar, email programs@metrorock.com.

Please book at least 24 hours in advance to guarantee your spot. Make sure to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled class time to check in. Late arrival may result in the need to reschedule your class. Cancellations within 24 hours are not eligible for refund, only rescheduling.