Traditional Climbing

What is Traditional Climbing

Traditional climbing, often referred to as "trad climbing," is a form of rock climbing in which climbers place their own removable protection devices, such as nuts and camming devices ( called "cams"), into cracks and features in the rock as they ascend a route.

Equipment

• Shoes
• Personal Harness
• Ropes
• Belay Devices
• Quickdraws
• Cams and nuts

How to Start

1. Pre-requisites: Everything you already know from outdoor sport + you need to learn how to place protection on your own
2. Plan a trip: You should already know this
3. Getting there: and this
4. Gear up: and this
5. Climb! Enjoy!