{"product_id":"sport-lead-course-2-days","title":"Sport Lead Course (2 Days)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sport Lead Climbing Course is perfect for climbers who wish to progress from a top-rope environment and get cranking on lead at the crag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sport lead course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to climb a route on-sight, from the ground up, then get back down, safely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom South East Queensland to South East Asia and everywhere beyond, a countless number of bolted routes are simply begging for you to climb them. Our Sport Lead Climbing course is the key you need to unlock the vertical adventures that await, both at home and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve spent a bit of time top roping and you’re looking to take the next step in your climbing career, look no further. Lead climbing is the gold standard of the sport, and acquiring the skills to make an ascent from the ground up will open a new world of opportunity to you. With the techniques you’ll learn during the Sport Lead Climbing course, any bolted route on the planet will be fair game! If your goal is to turn up at the cliff, pick a route and crush it, this is the course for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, we can’t guarantee the finger strength for success on each and every route. But what we can guarantee is that our course covers the best practices for safe climbing at any sport crag. Our qualified instructors will teach you everything you need to know – not just how to get up, but how to get down safely too. Climbing is only fun when everyone comes home in one piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2026 COURSE DATES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note: you only need to book into the first session of the course, which will automatically enrol you in both days of the two day course\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarch 21st \/ 22nd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay 2nd \/ May 3rd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJune 27th \/ 28th\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAugust 15th \/ 16th\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeptember 19th \/ 20th\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctober 17th \/ 18th\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of the dates work for you? Private bookings can be arranged on request. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/private-booking-inquiry-form\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Private booking enquiry\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote and to organize a date to suit you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/pinnaclesports.rezdy.com\/pluginJs\" type=\"text\/javascript\" defer\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/pinnaclesports.rezdy.com\/calendarWidget\/21190?iframe=true\" class=\"rezdy\" height=\"1000px\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOURSE CONTENT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sport Lead Climbing Course provides in depth training and examination of the following skills:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead climbing technique and body positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolted anchor setups using cord\/slings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelaying a lead climber using a range of devices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop belay technique \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClipping technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt Plate technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbseil technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetrievable abseil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment selection and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication and climbing commands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimbing ethics and Leave No Trace principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidebook interpretation and route selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOUR INSTRUCTORS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur awesome instructors are highly trained and accredited by PACI (Professional Association of Climbing Instructors). Put simply, they are subject matter experts. They’ll provide all the theory material you’ll need to get a firm understanding of the concepts you’ll learn, as well as ample opportunities for practical application. Don’t leave it to guesswork, get trained by the best. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ourinstructors\" title=\"Pinnacle Sports About Our Instructors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einstructors.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT TO BRING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst all necessary gear is provided, we encourage you to bring your own if you have it – your instructor will check it out and let you know if it’s suitable to use. This is a great opportunity to become familiar with the equipment you will be using in your future climbing career!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend every student owns the following gear as a minimum:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimbing shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t know what gear to buy after the course? Come on down and chat with our gear gurus in the Kelvin Grove store. Make sure you mention that you’re enrolled on the Sport Lead Climbing course and they’ll do you a sweet deal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as the technical equipment, you’ll need a few other things to make the course run smoothly, so make sure you also bring the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-restrictive clothing. Check the weather forecast to get an idea of the conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosed footwear such as hiking boots or runners, sturdy enough to handle a rough trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA backpack big enough to carry all the necessary gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-3 litres of water, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own food and snacks, full of energy to keep you happy and psyched!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pen and paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSESSION TIMES AND LOCATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course runs for 2 days from 7:30am to 4:30pm , with the first day conducted at Kangaroo Point Cliffs and the second at Mt Ngungun in Glasshouse Mountains National Park**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll need a moderate amount of fitness to hike to the summit of Mt Ngungun, an hour walk carrying all the gear you need including ropes, carabiners and personal safety equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e **Mount Tibrogaran in the Glasshouse may also be used as a training venue pending conditions\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY CHOOSE TEAM PINNACLE?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than  20 years of experience, Pinnacle Sports is South East Queensland’s leading provider of rock climbing and abseiling training. We work closely with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and other management organisations to ensure that our outdoor activities are fully permitted and environmentally sound. We maintain low instructor to participant ratios, meaning a better educational outcome for you. Here at Team Pinnacle, we love all things vertical and we’re dedicated to high quality training so that you can share our passion confidently and safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE FINE PRINT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants must be at least 15 years of age \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants must have experience in climbing and be comfortable on approximately Grade 15 on top rope (or a purple route in most climbing gyms in Brisbane)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants must be fit and healthy for climbing at the time of the course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants must be able to speak, and understand the English language. This requirement is stipulated on the grounds of safety at height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis course is subject to minimum and maximum numbers to run. In the event that the minimum number of participants are not available, the course may be rescheduled. A decision is made the week prior to the activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectators are required to attend the safety briefing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll spectators under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied and supervised by an adult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease ensure that you are aware of our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/courses-cancellation-policy\" title=\"Pinnacle Sports Sport Lead Course course terms and conditions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull terms and conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/courses-terms-and-conditions\" title=\"Pinnacle Sports Sport Lead Course course terms and conditions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinnaclesports.com.au\/courses-cancellation-policy\/\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eincluding our cancellation policy before booking.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinnacle Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55694926905417,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7045\/1785\/files\/2.png?v=1779660157","url":"https:\/\/www.pinnaclesports.com.au\/products\/sport-lead-course-2-days","provider":"Pinnacle Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}