Multi-pitch Lead Course

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Intermediate Level Course Two Day Course

Most people coming to El Potrero Chico from single pitch sport climbing or traditional climbing back grounds could benefit from this course. Our experienced guides and instructors will get you climbing better and faster in two days or less. We teach a blend of guiding techniques and bigwall speed climbing techniques The course will cover a myriad of tricks aimed at making you a safer, faster, and more competent multi-pitch climber. This is a great way for you and your partner to spend the first two days of your trip in El Potero Chico. The course will also get some great climbs in as well!   "I really want to share with every one the joy of climbing fast and free in the mountains. To me it is the most liberating experience to be able to cruise with out being hindered by lack of knowledge or  skill." EPCCS Director, AMGA Rock Instructor, avid bigwall climber, Beckett Honicker

If you have questions please email us: guides@elpoterochico.com.mx Know these skills? Click here for next course: Multi-pitch Resuce Course

Skills covered:  Efficient transitions, moving from leading to belaying the second and back to leader (or swapping leads) quickly Trading gear safely and quickly   Route finding skills   Stance management in hanging belays   Belay station management; how to attach people to the anchor   Belaying device options: plates, plaquets, semi locking devices and munter hitches. Redirects, direct and indirect belays.   Rope management and working with the single rope; pile, lap coil, sling coil, and biner coil.   Using terrain features such as traverses, roofs, and arêtes. We focus on viewing the terrain as a solution rather than a problem.   Climbing equipment selection   Multipitch rappelling; prerig, lowering, and simul-rappelling

Course Prerequisites: Appicant must have taken our Foundation Level Courses or can lead 5.8 climbs, rappel and have experience building artificial and natural anchors.