CLIMBING LESSONS
Learn to Belay
What: Learn the basics of top-rope climbing, including:
- Tying into a climbing rope using a retraced figure eight knot
- How a belay device functions
- Proper set up of the belay system
- How to belay and lower a climber
- Effective communications between climber and belayer using standard commands and responses
- Partner safety checks
- Basics of climbing movement
- Plenty of practice with all of your new skills!
When: Schedule a time that works for you. Just call 603.838.5300 or contact us to schedule a lesson.
How Long: Lesson usually takes 1 to 2 hours, depending on how quickly students pick up the concepts.
Who: This lesson is perfect for:
- People who want to become independent indoor climbers
- People who have not climbed in a very long time
- Parents who want to learn to belay their children
*The Learn to Belay package isn’t typically ideal for first time climbers; we recommend checking out our Open Climb package instead!
Introduction to Lead Climbing
What: Learn how to lead climb and lead belay at N3C, including:
- Proper lead belay technique:
- Spotting the leader to the first clip
- Taking in and paying out rope for the leader as needed without introducing excessive slack in the rope or interfering with climber progress
- Positioning relative to the climber and the pull of the rope
- Catching lead falls
- Proper lead climbing technique:
- Smoothly and efficiently clipping the rope through quick draws
- Choosing the best holds from which to clip quick draws
- Clipping the best quick draws for a particular route
- Recognizing and avoiding z-clipping and back clipping
- Positioning feet safely relative to the rope
- Taking lead falls
- Plenty of practice with all of your new skills!
When: Call 603.838.5300 or contact us to schedule a lead climbing lesson.
How Long: Lesson usually takes 2 to 3 hours depending on how quickly students pick up the concepts.
Who: This lesson is experienced climbers who have mastered top rope belaying and are looking for a new challenge.