As part of the Women / NB Climbers Open Cabin weekend, on Sunday Susan and Asha will be taking some folks to Echo to do an intro to trad 101 session. We will discuss different types of trad gear and how to place them. We may also go over building anchors and transitions, depending on skill level and interest.

Please note: No lead climbing will be done by participants on this trip! We will be setting up Top Ropes on easy climbs (5.5-5.7) and letting folks do mock leads--cleaning or placing gear while remaining on top rope the whole time.

Participants must have a helmet, harness, shoes, chalk bag, belay device, and stoke. It is strongly encouraged that you plan to stay at Camelot Saturday night and partake of food and friends to help w/ logistics. You do not need to own any trad gear.

Pre-reqs - Participants must be competent and safe top rope belayers, and familiar with using an autolocking device (gri-gri or Jul, etc.). You will get the most out of this experience if you have been sport climbing outside for a season. That said, if you are super stoked specifically on learning trad but are a competent gym climber (can walk up to 5.9s in gyms and flash them confidently) then you are welcome to join.

If you have any questions please email Asha and Susan.