Trad Climbing Intro
Traditional climbing — placing and removing your own gear (cams, nuts, hexes) as protection — unlocks crack climbing and wilderness routes inaccessible without fixed bolts. Intro trad routes at 5.6-5.8 in places like Yosemite Valley, Eldorado Canyon, and the Shawangunks teach rack selection, gear placement assessment, and the leave-no-trace ethic. The mental shift from clipping bolts to building your own anchor changes everything about how you see rock.
Best Seasons
Spring, Autumn
Region
Worldwide
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Prerequisites
Complete these adventures first to build the fitness, skills, and experience this adventure demands.
Sport lead experience and anchor-building skills are prerequisites for placing your own trad protection.
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