Lead course

Learn to Lead

Who it's for
Ages 16+
Level and climbing
Improvers · Lead
When and how long
Weekly evenings 18:00–20:00; dates set once enough people register interest · 8 weekly sessions of 2 hours
Where
Rocksports Indoor Climbing, 224 Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, 4006

Price

$460 for the course

Members $240. Includes rope, belay device, quickdraws and shoe hire; bring your own harness with gear loops.

About the class

An eight-week course covering knots, clipping, lead belaying, rope management, cleaning anchors and lead technique, so you finish ready to lead outdoors. Register interest by email or Instagram message.

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

More classes at Rocksports Indoor Climbing

In the classes library
  • Taster sessionAges 16+

    Fun-damentals

    Mondays 18:00–19:001 hourBeginners

    $35 a session

    A beginners' class on footwork, grip types, body position and hips, reading routes and basic technique, to give new climbers the skills and confidence to keep going.

  • ClubAges 12–18

    Climb Lab

    Thursdays 16:30–18:00 in school term1.5 hours a week for the termBeginners, Improvers

    $35 a session

    A coached junior class for 12 to 18-year-olds, from first-timers to those already climbing routes, building skills and confidence with a regular crew. All gear is included; bring a water bottle and a snack.

  • ClubAges 12–18

    Crux Crew

    Fridays 16:30–18:00 in school term1.5 hours a week for the termBeginners, Improvers

    $35 a session

    The Friday junior class for 12 to 18-year-olds, coached for beginners and climbers already sending routes alike, with all gear included.

Lead climbing courses at other walls nearby

  • Lead courseAges 18+

    Learn to Lead

    Starts monthly: Sundays 14:00–17:00 or Tuesdays 18:30–21:303 weekly sessions of 3 hoursImprovers

    $560 for the course

    Urban Climb West End, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia3.1 km away

    Teaches lead climbing and lead belaying to top-rope climbers new to leading, who should be able to climb green at West End. You are assessed in the third session and, if you pass, get a lead pass valid at every Urban Climb gym.

  • Lead courseAges 14+

    Learn to Lead Course

    Wednesdays 18:30–21:303 weekly sessions of 3 hoursImprovers

    $300 for the course

    Crank Indoor Climbing, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia12 km away

    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.

  • Lead courseAges 14+

    Learn to Lead Course: Small Group

    Wednesdays 18:30–21:30, or other times by arrangement2 weekly sessions of 3 hoursImprovers

    $350 for the course

    Crank Indoor Climbing, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia12 km away

    The lead course for just two people, over two evenings, ending with the assessment for a Crank lead pass. You need to top-rope Crank grade 3 climbs.