Trad Climbing: My First Lead Climb

[@clogsonthemountain]

Excited to start my journey with my first lead Climb! Mark was fantastic and that really got me in the buzz. Looking forward to my future progress, stay tuned as we're going to be doing more of it in June

[@markedwardsclimbing]

Awesome job Koos, well done 👍🏿

[@clogsonthemountain]

Thanks, had a great teacher 👍

[@vs123]

Very good

[@clogsonthemountain]

Thanks 👍 😊

[@OutandaboutwithSpencer]

Well done mate 👍

[@clogsonthemountain]

Thanks mate, loved it!

[@travelcompass591]

🤠👍👍👍

[@TG-pd3ft]

Not sure I quite get that.... Did you bring up a 2nd? That's the crucial part of leading - safely looking after your partner. Building good belays so that you both don't fall off when the 2nd falls.

[@clogsonthemountain]

No, there was a bolt at the top which we lowered down off and retrieved the gear on our way down. Will be bringing up a second in my video 2 weeks away and alt leads in 4 weeks. I'm only just getting started and this was a big deal for me considering I was terrified of heights 2 years ago... Will be in Wales maytime for an intensive lead course

[@TG-pd3ft]

Also Koos 'Lead Solo' is an oxymoron. Ask Mark to explain to correct terms. Not having a go at you, but these things are important

[@clogsonthemountain]

Agreed, perhaps the wrong term