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Multi-Pitch Trad

Do you hunger for thrilling exposure? Do you want to really challenge your control over your fear of heights? How about the amazing views that most people simply will never see?

Conquer that fear of heights

Taking your single-pitch trad-climbing skills on longer, multi-pitch routes can seem like an even scarier prospect than trad climbing was in the previous course, but again once you have covered the techniques you will find it not nearly as scary and will discover an even more amazing aspect of the vertical world you already love.

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Multi Pitch Trad Climbing
4 spots left

$520.00
Sat, 21 Mar, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sun, 22 Mar, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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Whack your details here and we’ll coordinate together to choose dates that suit you.

What will we learn?

Among the skills covered in this course are:

  • Planning your day before you start, preparing for any eventuality
  • The importance of clear, concise communication on multi-pitch routes
  • Additional types of anchor systems
  • Additional belay techniques
  • Smooth transitioning from top-belay to lead-belay while on the wall
  • The importance of staying vigilant even after arriving at the top
  • Preparing equipment for a walking descent, or –
  • Using two ropes for very-long abseils

Prerequisites

See Duration below as this differs depending on the current skill level.

Location

This course is held on an outdoor location on real trad climbing routes. The area we climb at and the grade of the routes will be tailored to the group participant’s skill levels.

Duration

2 days for participants who have Single-Pitch trad skills already, or 4-days for those with lead-or sport-climbing skills only, or 6 days for top-rope climbers or those who have never climbed before. Expect 6 hours of teaching time per day.

What do we need to own/bring?

The only piece of equipment you need to own before this course is a standard climbing harness suitable for lead-climbing indoors. All other climbing safety equipment is provided by us, however if you own any of the following equipment please bring it along with you – learning with your own equipment is far better and will provide a great start to your outdoor climbing experience!

  • Helmet *
  • One locking ‘biner suitable for belaying
  • One belay device
  • If you own a chalk bag, rope, quickdraws, slings and any other sport- or trad-climbing equipment please let us know prior to the course, and we can plan to teach you using your own gear instead.
    * Helmets are worn on all outdoor Climbing Company/Melbourne Climbing School courses – but as with all of the other climbing safety equipment, we have these if you don’t own one, and we will not charge any extra for their use on the course.
    Closed footwear such as tennis shoes are fine for learning on if you do not own climbing shoes.
    Non-climbing gear: You will need to bring suitable clothing and footwear for light hiking, and your own lunch and water for the day (and a camera!).
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Cameron Scates 7 months ago
Had Aaron teach me and three others over two days. Very informative and answers any questions you have with climbing with confidence. Over all great person and teacher
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Lucinda Jurgens 3 days ago
Did the learn to lead course with The Climbing Company. SUCH A GREAT COURSE!! I felt so safe and now after completing the course feel confident to go to indoor gyms and do their lead assessments. Even when I had hiccups in the learning process, Aaron helped me along figuring out ways to improve my techniques and for me to understand the learnings. I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn lead climbing!!! Thanks so much to Aaron and the team at The Climbing Company
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jasper freeman 3 days ago
Very well taught lead course that prepares you well to lead with a number of common belaying devices.
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Deborah Riley 7 days ago
The instructors were extremely helpful and encouraging, and we had a great time
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Janet Cunningham 2 weeks ago
Fun climbing day for three generations, me, my son and three grandchildren. Hamid was brilliant, and the kids got to do loads of climbing. They get fed up waiting when I’m setting the top ropes.
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Amina Basam 2 weeks ago
A fantastic experience, recommend for anyone thinking about giving climbing a try, a great way to get into it!
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Isaac 2 weeks ago
Rob was an absolute Lad. He did great explaining all the safety stuff. Great spot to learn and they are great teachers. Rob’s communication was great. Overall a amazing experience.
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Jack Kelly 2 weeks ago
I loved this! Rob had hella rizz and elite comms! Had Aaron on quickdial the whole time, “keep it above your hip bones, the rest I don’t care”
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upcoming sessions:

March 2026

Multi Pitch Trad Climbing
4 spots left

$520.00
Sat, 21 Mar, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sun, 22 Mar, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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April 2026

(EASTER) Single + Multi Pitch Trad Climbing 4-day course
4 spots left

$1,040.00
Fri, 3 Apr, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sat, 4 Apr, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sun, 5 Apr, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Mon, 6 Apr, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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[EASTER] Multi Pitch Trad Climbing
4 spots left

$520.00
Sun, 5 Apr, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Mon, 6 Apr, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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[EASTER] Multi Pitch Trad Climbing
4 spots left

$520.00
Sat, 11 Apr, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sun, 12 Apr, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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[ANZAC w/e] Multi Pitch Trad Climbing
4 spots left

$520.00
Sat, 25 Apr, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sun, 26 Apr, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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May 2026

Multi Pitch Trad Climbing
4 spots left

$520.00
Sat, 16 May, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sun, 17 May, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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June 2026

Multi Pitch Trad Climbing
4 spots left

$520.00
Sat, 20 Jun, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sun, 21 Jun, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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August 2026

Multi Pitch Trad Climbing
4 spots left

$520.00
Sat, 22 Aug, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sun, 23 Aug, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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September 2026

(AFL Grand Final w/e) Single + Multi Pitch Trad Climbing 4-day course
4 spots left

$1,040.00
Fri, 25 Sep, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sat, 26 Sep, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sun, 27 Sep, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Mon, 28 Sep, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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[AFL Grand Final w/e] Multi Pitch Trad Climbing
4 spots left

$520.00
Sun, 27 Sep, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Mon, 28 Sep, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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October 2026

Multi Pitch Trad Climbing
4 spots left

$520.00
Sat, 17 Oct, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sun, 18 Oct, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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November 2026

Multi Pitch Trad Climbing
4 spots left

$520.00
Sat, 7 Nov, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sun, 8 Nov, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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December 2026

Multi Pitch Trad Climbing
4 spots left

$520.00
Mon, 14 Dec, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm / Tue, 15 Dec, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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