TRAD crack climbing course
Finger lock, hand jam, thin hand, fist, butterfly, arm bar, chicken wing, off-width…
terms that increase in width and describe the many ways our bodies fit into cracks. In crack climbing, every movement matters: hands, feet, knees, elbows, and even the back become essential tools for balance, security, and upward progress.
We invite you to join us for a long weekend dedicated to discovering crack climbing, a style that is as technical as it is fascinating. You’ll learn to trust your jams and your protection — friends and nuts — while uncovering the secrets of traditional climbing with the guidance of our mountain guides.
Over three days in the stunning Valle dell’Orco, we’ll tackle multi-pitch routes suitable for climbers with a solid 5c / 6a level. This course is ideal for those who already practice sport climbing and want to step into the world of traditional (Trad) climbing, building confidence, technique, and awareness.
An intense, educational, and authentic experience—discover a new way to climb and connect with the rock. Join us and get hooked on crack climbing.
Dettagli:
Properly use friends and nuts
Improve mental focus and trust in jams
Tackle multi-pitch Trad routes
Gain basic autonomy in traditional climbing
Morning
Course introduction and safety briefing
Introduction to crack climbing
Basic techniques:
Finger lock
Hand jam
Thin hand
Fist jam
Full-body use: feet, body positioning, hand rotation
Afternoon
Introduction to removable protection:
Friends (types, sizing, placement)
Nuts (selection and placement)
Practical exercises on single-pitch routes
First lead climbs placing protection
Day 2 – Progression and Rope Team Management
Morning
Advanced crack techniques:
Butterfly
Arm bar
Chicken wing
Introduction to off-width cracks
Efficiency and energy saving in cracks
Afternoon
Rope team management on Trad routes
Building anchors with removable protection
Communication and safety
Climbing longer, continuous routes
Day 3 – Multi-Pitch Routes in Valle dell’Orco
Full day
Climb multi-pitch Trad routes
Complete route management:
Placement of protection
Anchors
Safe rappelling or descent
Reading the line and route choices
Final debrief and personalized feedback
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2 people: €650 per person
3 people: €420 per person
4 people: €470 per person
Duration:
Long weekend or 3 days
Included in the price:
Accommodation included
Not included:
Travel expenses and guide food are the responsibility of the participants
