Learn to Lead

**In the fall of 2024, we decided to offer our Learn to Lead program as a complimentary service for active members. Our aim was to remove the financial barrier of learning a fundamental climbing skill. We have been offering the program on a monthly basis since, depending on demand. Unfortunately, we are consistently encountering problems with attendance and lack of preparation. To ensure program quality and the well-being of participants, we are making some minor updates moving forward. The program will continue to be offered as a complimentary service for adult (14+) members on a quarterly cadence: February, May, August, November. Participants must hold a Mosaic membership AND a top-rope verification for a minimum of 60 days to be eligible to register without a fee. Outside of these times, a private or semi-private Learn to Lead course can be scheduled based on staff availability at our private-lesson hourly rate.**

Ready to move beyond top rope and get on the lead wall? Our Lead Climbing Clinic is designed to give you the skills and confidence to lead climb safely indoors. This two-part series includes 6 hours of expert instruction split over two sessions, with time in between to practice and refine what you've learned.

Session 1: Foundations & Mock Leading
We’ll cover all the essentials through detailed instruction and discussion, including:

• Proper clipping techniques

• Rope management strategies

• How to safely catch a fall

Then, you'll put those skills to the test by mock leading on auto belays, focusing on correct clipping and rope handling.

Practice Week: Between sessions, we highly encourage you to practice your new skills—especially mock leading—right here at the gym to build confidence and muscle memory.

Session 2: Application & Catching Falls
Time to put it all together. This session is hands-on and practical, with a focus on:

• Dynamic belaying and soft catches

• Practicing real lead falls at different wall heights

• Reinforcing safe communication and trust between climber and belayer

Lead Certification Test: After the second session, you’ll have the opportunity to test out for full lead certification. Don’t worry—if you're not quite ready yet, you can retest anytime afterward at no extra charge.

Class Requirements:

• Must be top rope belay certified at our facility and an active member for 60 days.

• Ages 14+

• Must bring your own climbing harness

• As a guideline, participants should be able to comfortably climb routes of at least 50 ft in length without rest, in a confident manner

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