Learn to Lead
Looking to push yourself indoor rock climbing? Open a whole new world of climbing and let our professional instructors guide you on how to lead climb safely and efficiently in our learn to lead course.
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What is Learn to Lead?
The real deal. Learning to lead climb can be daunting, which is why our classes break down the information in easy-to-understand chunks, practicing every new skill before moving on to the next.
Our instructors have years of experience, so it is also a great opportunity to ask all the questions you have about climbing, lead climbing and climbing outside.
These classes are 2 hours long and due to the nature of lead climbing we have split the content into 2 different classes. Learn to Lead, and Learn to Fall. Booking for these classes is 2x 2-hour sessions.
Learn to Lead, covers all the technical belaying and clipping. Putting all this together and making sure everyone can safely get up and down the walls.
Topics covered:
- Knowledge of quickdraws, lower offs and ropes
- Clipping techniques and best practices
- Lead belaying
- Understanding the danger zone
- Use of advanced climbing calls
- Safe lead falling technique
- Safe catching of a lead climber
- Dynamic belaying
- Efficient climbing technique
- Safe use of assisted breaking devices
At Big Depot, we allow you to manage your own learning, giving you the opportunity to come to as many classes as you like and whichever classes suit your schedule.
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What Does it Cost?
£60 per person, per 2 class block.
Price includes entry and equipment hire.
When are the classes?
Tuesday’s 19:00-21:00
Thursday’s 19:00-21:00
Learn to Lead Booking
Classes need to be booked in advance and can be done online, over the phone, or at the centre.
There is also an option for block booking and booking multiple weeks in advance.
This does not have to be consecutive weeks, if there is a week you cannot make, then as long as Big Depot Climbing Centre knows in advance, the bookings can be rolled over to a different date.
To book please call the Centre on 0113 318 3367 or through our website below.
All classes are on a first-come first served basis. You can book as many weeks as you like in order to save your spot.
