This advanced course prepares climbers to safely lead climb and lead belay in a gym setting. Participants will learn critical lead climbing techniques, including proper clipping, fall management, dynamic belaying, and route reading. Emphasis is placed on risk awareness, communication, and best practices for catching falls. Successful completion of the course and assessment grants participants a Lead Endorsement, allowing them to lead climb and belay on designated routes within the facility.
Alexandra Fox
Head Routesetter, First Ascent Avondale
Alexandra has been climbing for 11 years and setting for 8. She sets at all the Chicago gyms, and her favorite type of climb to set are power-endurance roof climbs.
Fun Fact:Alexandra has a tiny crag cat named Sendtember, who in her opinion, is the best.