This course covers both Top Rope (Beginner) and Lead (Intermediate) climbing. Top Rope (Beginner): This course will introduce climbing techniques and safety instruction for beginner climbers while using a top rope. Climbing terms and systems will be taught and defined by guides. This course is a great way to get introduced into the world of climbing. Great for all ages and families. Lead (Intermediate): This should be looked at as an introduction to lead climbing. In this course participants will be learning the fundamentals of lead climbing. During ground school (instruction that takes place off the wall) participants will learn the different parts of a quickdraw, how to properly clip, how to orient them on the wall and detailed instruction, demonstration on lead belay. Then they will be putting their skills to practice with a mock lead top rope. Guides will also put an emphasis on ways to mitigate added risks while lead climbing on the wall. All gear is provided. Prerequisites for Lead Climbing- Must be a confident top rope belayer and be able to climb at least a 5.8-5.9. Failure to prove certain prerequisites for more advanced courses will result in instruction modifications from guides. Guides will be assessing skills at the beginning of the day of your climbing course for more advanced courses.