Trad climbing for intermediates
This climbing trip is designed for intermediate climbers who are eager to develop the skills and techniques of traditional (trad) climbing and who want to experience the unique sandstone towers and rock formations of the Palatinate Forest (Pfalz). The course will cover essential trad climbing gear, safety systems, techniques for placing protection, and strategies for climbing multi-pitch trad routes on sandstone towers.
The course will consist of climbing some of the more famous, beautiful routes in Pfalz, adapted to the the level of the participants, while at the same time teaching skills related to trad climbing, anchor building, and choosing the right routes for your abilities. Multi-pitch is also possible.
Course contents:
- Revision of safety aspects
- climbing trad routes to practice gear placements, building belays, and route reading.
- Climbing groups (pairing up participants) under the supervision of instructors.
- Emphasis on building confidence in placing protection and leading a short trad climb.
- For those comfortable with trad climbing basics, instructors will guide participants in leading trad routes.
- Focus on mental preparation for leading, assessing gear placements, and evaluating safety.
- Reflection on the day’s climbing experiences. Open Q&A to discuss challenges faced while climbing and techniques for improvement.
This course includes practical, in-the-field learning, allowing you to apply your new skills on actual lead routes under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Bad weather policy
In case of bad weather we generally have two options:
1) Change the course location. As alternatives we would then offer Gerolstein, Pfalz or Freyr. All areas are maximum two hours drive away from Luxembourg.
2) As stated in our General Terms of Conditions, the organizer reserves the right to terminate the contract if, before the start of the course/excursion, the weather conditions cannot guarantee that the course/excursion can be carried out safely. The customer will then be refunded the price for services not received.
Organization and Communication
We will send you a confirmation email after you registered (please check your spam folder). Several days before the offer begins, we will reach out to you and all other participants to coordinate travel plans and, if necessary, discuss options if the minimum number of participants has not been met. We will finalize details such as the meeting point, equipment, travel, and other organizational information.
Material needed
You can download the required material list here.
If needed HiFive can potentially provide some material.
Conducting the course with fewer than the minimum number of participants
For an additional fee (see “Offer costs”), the course will still take place even if there are fewer than the minimum number of participants. You can choose this option when registering if desired.
Cancellation Policy
For more details, please refer to the General Terms and Conditions.
Dates and time:
Where: Pfalz, Germany
Duration: One Day
Experience level: Outdoor lead climbing experience. Potentially our course Outdoor lead climbing I.
Age group: 16 – 99 years
No. participants: 2-6
Costs: 210,60 € VAT incl. per person
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