Lead Climbing on Ben Nevis
If you can already climb, then why not learn how lead trad climbing – sessions run by instructors who are members of the association of mountaineering instructors
Learn to Climb in Fort William
For learning to lead climb in Fort William, we ask you to have your own climbing shoes & harness. Some indoor/outdoor climbing experience is required and/or attended Actives; Intro to Rock Climb & Abseil sessions.
Lead Climbing
Learning to lead climb as a progression for your personal climbing opens up a world of exploring new routes and venues to climb at.
Lead climbing involves placing your own protection whilst ascending a route, setting up anchors and bringing up your second climber.
We offer private day tuition for those wanting to learn on a 1:1 and a 1:2 ratio.
Important Information
Lead climbing is available for private one to one tuition, ideally you want to book on with a climbing partner to get the most out of your day. Please bring your own climbing shoes and harness for the sessions. Active provide all ropes & hardware for the sessions but you are welcome to bring your own equipment if you wish.
| Activity Information |
| Meeting point is at the crag or alternatively pick up can be arranged depending on location. All technical & safety equipment is provided. Our guides will select the most suitable crag on the day. |
| What to bring? |
| Climbing shoes, Harness, waterproofs, spare jumper & Lunch/Drink |
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