Learn to Lead

Lead climbing opens up another world of climbing opportunities. Let our expert staff teach you how to execute a lead route, indoors. If you’re ready to take your climbing to the next level, then this course is for you!

Learn to Lead Prerequisites:

  • Climbers must be currently proficient in top roping 5.10 or harder
  • Climbers must pass a BRC top rope belay test, using an ATC (friction style belay device)
  • This course is for adults 18 and older

Skills Taught:

  • Learn how to clip quickly, efficiently, and properly
  • Understand and learn rope management
  • Understand lead fall forces
  • Learn to fall properly
  • Learn lead belay skills


Additional information:

  • All BRC members receive an additional 20% off the course price.
  • If only 1 student is enrolled, each class runs for 1 hour only. (1.5 hr for Sat/Sun course)
  • All courses are subject to our cancellation policy.

BRC Reservation/Cancellation Policy

-Full payment is required to reserve an event (class, camp, private lesson, party, or group)

-Cancellations made 10 days or more before an event can be given credit or refund.

-Cancellations made less than 10 days before an event can be given credit, only.

–No refunds, make-ups, or credits for cancellations made 2 days or less, before an event. 

No refunds, make-ups, or credit for missed class or event.