Rock, abseiling and lead, with qualified leaders
Ready when: Top-rope belaying, step by step (i3) done.
What the coach teaches
Low bouldering outdoors; hanging in the rope; abseiling with a separate top-rope safety line; top rope on rock with a helmet; later lead climbing with a qualified leader.
At home, safe only
Packing the rucksack; weather watching.
Ask the club
The leader's qualification, helmet rules and ratio.
What you can see from the side
The checks happen every time, even when tired on the descent.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The leader signs off each step.
Stop and get a coach when
Any equipment doubt; many accidents happen on the way down.
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