To join the Trad Climbing course at Summit Climbing Guides, students are encouraged to take the Anchor Building Course prior. This extra training is great for climbers with a good anchor-building background. In the Trad Course, students will practice leading trad routes using Mock Leads. This hands-on climbing day helps students learn gear selection, placing and removing protection, building strong trad anchors, and navigating cracks. These skills prepare students for climbing traditional routes, improving their climbing abilities and broadening their climbing opportunities.