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Top-Rope Solo

Learn the complex art of top-rope soloing with expert Andy King. This two-day course covers equipment, setup, safety systems, and risk management for competent single-pitch trad leaders ready to climb independently.

Climb alone, climb smart

What is Top-Rope Soloing?

Top-rope soloing allows experienced climbers to practice and train independently on routes with safe top anchor access. This advanced technique requires specialised equipment and systems and skills to safely manage the rope and additional hazards while climbing alone. It’s become increasingly popular as a training tool and for accessing familiar routes when partners aren’t available.

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Whack your details here and we’ll coordinate together to choose dates that suit you.

What Will We Learn?

Equipment and Systems

  • Specialised gear selection (rope, pulleys, lanyards, backup devices)
  • Rope management systems
  • Equipment setup and inspection
  • Personal anchor systems
  • Backup device configuration
    Safety Protocols
  • Risk assessment and hazard identification
  • System redundancy principles
  • Equipment failure scenarios
  • Environmental considerations
  • Emergency protocols when climbing alone
    Practical Techniques
  • Rope feeding and management
  • Transition techniques
  • Redirect systems
  • Getting started and finishing routes
  • Troubleshooting common issues
    Advanced Applications
  • Route selection criteria
  • Training applications
  • Efficiency improvements
  • System modifications for different scenarios

Prerequisites

Note that “partnered” climbing is normally a critical part of the overall safety system. Hence, it is absolutely essential you are well experienced in the protocols of climbing with a partner who is able to render assistance or call for help in an accident, before attempting any roped solo climbing.

  • Competent single-pitch trad leading experience
  • Solid understanding of rope systems
  • Comfortable leading at your intended solo grades
  • Self-rescue skills recommended

    Duration

    Two full days (12 hours total) with maximum 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio

    Location

    Suitable single-pitch crags with walk-off access

Equipment

Specialised top-rope solo equipment provided, though participants are encouraged to purchase their own gear for ongoing use. Preferred equipment list to be provided once booking confirmed. All participants will receive a bungee neck lanyard to keep after the course.

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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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