INTRODUCTORY COURSE
TO TRAD MULTI-PITCH CLIMBING

To make the most of the course, it is recommended to have some prior climbing experience and, if possible, to have done some equipped multi-pitch climbing.
It is not necessary to have a very high level. With an approximate level of grade V or 6a and a certain amount of climbing autonomy, you can easily follow the course with guarantees and make the most of its content.
The goal of the course is to learn the specific techniques and maneuvers of traditional multi-pitch climbing, so prior experience is more important than the grade you climb.

Yes, absolutely, as long as they are properly placed and in quality rock. Modern self-protection systems are designed with heavy-duty engineering to expand and mechanically lock into cracks. During the course, you will learn to analyze the rock (avoiding loose blocks and hollow flakes) and realistically assess the solidity of every piece you place.

We will bring all the technical equipment needed to work during the course: cams, nuts, slings, cords, and the rest of the self-protection and maneuvering gear.
If you have your own gear (harness, helmet, climbing shoes, or even cams and nuts), we recommend bringing it. This way you can practice and familiarize yourself with the exact equipment you will use later when climbing on your own.
You only need to bring comfortable clothing, water, food for the day, and appropriate footwear for the approach.

Building belay stations is one of the most important parts of the course. You will learn to build secure belays using cams, nuts, and natural rock features, understanding how to properly distribute forces and how to organize the system clearly and efficiently.
We will also work on different types of belays and see when it makes sense to use each option depending on the terrain, pull direction, or route type. The goal is not to memorize maneuvers, but to understand how to build solid and reliable belays with good judgment and safety.

Yes, and in fact, it is a very important part of the course. Before starting to climb, we will work on many maneuvers at the base of the route, in a comfortable and controlled environment.
You will learn, for example, how to place gear, organize your rack, build belays, and understand how each system works before applying it on the wall. The idea is to build confidence and fully understand the maneuvers before finding yourself in a more vertical or exposed situation.

For this type of training, we work with very small groups, normally with a maximum of 2 students per guide.
This allows us to work calmly, review maneuvers closely, and adapt the pace to each person. In a traditional multi-pitch course, it is important to be able to practice, ask questions, and receive corrections throughout the day, especially regarding gear placement and belay station building.