Lead course

Lead Climbing Course

Who it's for
Adults
Level and climbing
Improvers · Lead
When and how long
Saturdays 09:00–15:30, with extra dates on the booking page · 1 day
Where
Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Unit 4C/1-7 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters, Sydney, 2044

Price

$155 for the course

Gym entry is extra and harnesses and shoes can be hired on the day. The gym's lead assessment fee is waived, and gear bought within two weeks is 20% off.

About the class

Teaches clipping, safe falling, rope management and dynamic lead belaying with assisted and tube-style devices. You should be comfortable top-roping grade 17 first.

As Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.

More classes at Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters

In the classes library
  • Taster sessionAdults

    Intro Climb & Boulder

    Thursdays 18:30–20:001.5 hoursBeginners

    $49 for the session

    A single session for first-time climbers covering the basics of roped climbing and bouldering, run by Sydney Rock Climbing at the gym.

  • Induction

    Interactive Safety Demo

    Within 15 minutes of arriving on a first visitBeginners

    $6 extra on a first visit

    A hands-on demonstration for first-time visitors that teaches belaying, catching falls and climbing safely, after which you can climb for the rest of the day under staff supervision.

  • Induction

    Lead Assessment

    Call ahead to bookImprovers, Advanced

    A separate assessment that climbers must pass before leading at the gym.

  • Learn to climbAdults

    Climbing Progression

    Wednesdays 18:30–20:004 weekly sessions of 1.5 hoursBeginners

    $179 for the course

    A beginners' course that builds climbing and bouldering technique over four weeks, with no experience needed. Run by Sydney Rock Climbing at the gym.

  • ClubAges 12–18

    Stone Monkeys (12–18)

    Wednesdays or Fridays 16:30–18:30 in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers

    $350 a term

    After-school squad for older children and teens, building technique, strength and belaying skills, with grading assessments each term.

  • ClubAges 7–11

    Stone Monkeys (7–11)

    Tuesdays or Thursdays 16:30–18:00 in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers

    $350 a term

    After-school climbing squad led by a qualified teacher, with grading assessments at the end of each term. Children under 10 need a parent to belay.

  • ClubKids and teens

    Stone Monkeys Academy

    Mondays plus an age-group day, 16:30–18:30 in term time10-week termAdvanced

    $700 a term

    Invitation-only squad training twice a week that prepares young climbers for competitions and outdoor climbing.

  • ClubAges 5–11

    Stone Monkeys Saturday (5–11)

    Saturdays 09:30–11:30 in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers

    $350 a term

    Saturday morning squad for younger children, with instructors belaying, so no parent needs to stay.

  • Holiday campAges 5–14

    Rockcamp

    Weekdays in the NSW school holidays, 09:00–16:001 dayBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $120 a day

    Full-day holiday camps of climbing, games and technique, with children 10 and over also taught to belay. Bring lunch, snacks and water.

  • Fitness class

    Yoga

    Mondays to Thursdays 18:30–19:30, Saturdays 09:30–10:301 hour

    Free with entry

    Vinyasa flow classes suitable for all abilities. Bring your own mat.

  • Private lessonAdults

    Private Lessons (Adult)

    By arrangementBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $90 an hour

    One-to-one or small-group coaching with a Sydney Rock Climbing instructor, from first moves to technique, bouldering tactics and training plans.

  • Private lessonKids and teens

    Private Lessons (Youth)

    By arrangementBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $70 an hour

    Private sessions for young climbers of any age and ability, for those who want to progress faster or can't make a squad session.

Lead climbing courses at other walls nearby

  • Lead courseAges 16+

    Learn to Lead

    Next course starts Thursday 5 November 20262 evening sessions of 3 hours over 2 weeksImprovers

    Climb Fit St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia10 km away

    Run at the gym by the Australian School of Mountaineering: clipping, lead belaying and the skills to climb safely on the sharp end. Up to six climbers; bring your own harness.

  • Lead courseAges 16+

    Learn to Lead

    Thursdays 18:30–21:30; next course starts 3 December 20262 evening sessions of 3 hours over 2 weeksImprovers

    Climb Fit Kirrawee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia16 km away

    Run at the gym by the Australian School of Mountaineering: clipping, lead belaying and the skills to climb safely on the sharp end. Up to six climbers; bring your own harness, shoes and chalk.

  • Lead course

    Learn to Lead

    Starts monthly2 evenings over 2 weeksImprovers

    $150 for the course

    Elevate Climbing Villawood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia18 km away

    Teaches clipping, managing slack, lead belaying and falling safely, for top-rope climbers ready to start leading.

  • Lead courseTeens and adults

    Lead Climbing Course

    Three consecutive weeks on the same day and time; dates on request3 weekly sessions: 3 hours, then 2 hours eachImprovers, Advanced

    $239 for the course

    Northern Beaches Rockhouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia19 km away

    Takes confident top-rope climbers (grade 18 and up) through lead climbing and lead belaying: safety, knots, gear and technique, with outdoor skills on request. It ends with the Rockhouse lead assessment so you can lead on your own. Aimed at adults; under-18s need a parent's consent.