Lead course

Learn to Lead Course

Who it's for
Ages 14+
Level and climbing
Improvers · Lead
When and how long
Wednesdays 18:30–21:30 · 3 weekly sessions of 3 hours
Where
Crank Indoor Climbing, Rear warehouse, 537 Kessels Road, MacGregor, Brisbane, 4109

Price

$300 for the course

Members $250. Up to 6 people; pay at the first session and book by phone.

Details and booking on app.rockgympro.comDirections

About the class

A small-group course in rope management, clipping, safe falling and lead belaying, ending with an assessment for a Crank lead pass. You need to top-rope Crank grade 3 climbs; ropes and Grigris are lent if you don't have them.

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

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