Learning new skills can be a challenge. However, when that skill is Lead Climbing the challenge is heightened to a whole new level. Joining the Scouts Victoria Vertical Rockclimbing Team three of our Venturers accepted the challenge to learn, acquire and apply the skills required to be a Lead Climber.
Involving four weekends over a couple of months this course required commitment and dedication from both the participants and their families. With each weekend implemented at Mt Arapiles it gave the Venturers a real insight into what climbing can offer including the variety of different climbs, levels and locations. Throughout the course the Venturers learnt all aspects of climbing including safety, gear, weather, knots, ropework, techniques, protection placement, cultural respect, historical knowledge and minimal impact practices.
While exhausted at the end of each day, our Venturers thoroughly enjoyed the course and look forward to more opportunity to climb and further apply their skills in the future.
When I started I was worried, now look at me, I look like a Christmas Tree.
Implementing our Lead Climbing Skills on Multi-Pitch Climbs
