Learn to Lead Trad Climbs

Learn to Lead Trad Climbs is a practical workshop for climbers ready to progress from seconding or sport climbing to placing their own protection on traditional routes. Participants will develop core skills including gear selection and placement, building secure anchors, managing ropes and extensions, and assessing rock quality and route choices. With guidance from an experienced instructor, the session emphasises risk management, clear communication, and steady decision-making to build confidence while leading. Whether you’re preparing for your first independent trad lead or seeking to refine your foundational techniques, this workshop equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to climb safely and effectively on natural gear.

Minimum age - 14 years
Workshop ratio - 1:4
Workshop length - 2 Days

The cost associated with this workshop is a donation, 100% of which will go to the Tom Furey Memorial Trust. The cost associated is the minimum donation, if you're in a position to donate more, it would be very much appreciated and can be done via JustGiving here: https://justgiving.com/tomfureymt

Every workshop at Furey Festival will have one space available FREE OF CHARGE for those experiencing financial difficulties. If you would like to attend this workshop but are not in a financial position to be able to make the donation associated with this session, please email tomfureymt@yahoo.com.

Accommodation is not included with your workshop ticket, though this can be arranged directly with Plas y Brenin by calling 01690 720 214, or there's a variety of other options locally mentioned on the festival website: https://www.tomfureymt.org/furey-festival-2025