The Coyote Rock Gym Lead Course will provide the aspiring lead climber with the necessary skills to undertake lead climbing in an indoor climbing environment; any climber who wishes to begin lead climbing outdoors should seek professional instruction. Please note, we rent ropes at a charge of $5.00/per session and we only allow use of Gri-Gri’s as gear allows.

REQUIREMENTS TO LEAD CLIMB AT COYOTE ROCK GYM:
  1. Pass the Coyote Rock Gym Leading Test
  2. Use only a Petzl Gri-Gri belay device (*NEW* Petzl Neox also permitted)
  3. Rope must be 9.8 to 11mm with Gri-Gri or 8.5 to 11m with Gri-Gri 2 (UIAA or CE only)
  4. Demonstrate a climbing ability of 5.10 or above, on both vertical and overhanging climbs
Lead Climbing Course – $160.00 per person

The course is run with one instructor for two students, and the booking requires two people to reserve, so make sure you have a climbing partner before booking. The price includes an additional 1 hour of practice after your course and before your test, with the timing being up to you and your instructor! A $160 non-refundable deposit is required when booking which will cover the cost of one of the participants.

You must have a minimum of 6 months’ climbing experience and climb at 5.10 or above on vertical and overhanging climbs. Any gear required for lead will be included.

Course Availability:

Tuesday’s 6-10pm (starting May 15th)

Thursday’s 6-10pm (starting May 15th)

To book a lead course please email Coyoterockgymmanager@gmail.com or talk to the front desk

Lead Climbing Test – $10.00, during business hours

The lead climbing test is available to any climber with previous lead climbing experience and has passed a Gri-Gri based lead climbing course at an indoor climbing gym ( we require proof of certification) or taken an outdoor leading course (O.R.C.A) with a climbing school or our lead course with a certified instructor. There is no refund if you fail the test, but you may put the money towards the lead course.

**We strongly recommend calling or emailing ahead if you’re planning on doing the lead test to ensure there will be a staff member available.**

To Pass the Lead Climbing test, The potential lead climber must be able to demonstrate the following skills while climbing and belaying:
  1. Proper tie in at harness
  2. Proper communication with belayer
  3. Rope positioning
  4. Clipping
  5. Safe falling technique
  6. Proper use of the Gri-Gri (attachment, feeding, stripping etc.)
  7. Communication with climber
  8. Belay efficiency
  9. Belay positioning and
  10. The ability to perform a controlled soft catch.

 — If any of the above concepts or terms are unfamiliar to you, take the Lead Climbing course.—

Lead course instructor – dan

Dan has been climbing for four years indoors and three years outdoors! He is passionate about outdoor sport climbing and multi-pitching with aspirations of alpine climbing in the future. Dan spends his free time climbing outdoors locally and in the States! His enthusiasm about pursuing a career in the outdoor industry led him to obtain his ACMG certification and he is working towards his AMGA certificates! He is stoked to introduce you to the sport of lead climbing!