Indoor Climbing: Ground Course 2

2.5 hrs
Person climbing indoor wall with colorful holds, wearing a white shirt, cap, and harness with rope.
Step-by-step lead climbing
Practice safe clipping & belaying
3 × 2.5 hours of training

Season:

All year
3 x 2.5 hours

Key info

Our guides speak German & English
3 sessions of 2.5 hours each
Advanced course focusing on lead climbing
Clipping, dynamic belaying, and fall training
Equipment included

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone looking to spend time outside and unplug as a group.

The next step in climbing: Learn lead climbing and conquer the wall with new techniques and safety.

This course takes you a step further: Learn to climb safely in lead. You will practice clipping, efficient movements, and proper fall handling. After three sessions, you will have the knowledge to lead climb independently with more safety and with confidence in the rope.

Course details

Academy

Learning objectives

  • Independent lead climbing in the gym
  • Lead belaying techniques & dynamic belaying
  • Fall training and building trust
  • Risk assessment in sport climbing
  • Knowledge of equipment and routes

Course curriculum

Assessment methods

Progress is continuously assessed by the course instructor: Participants are observed during their lead attempts and belaying tasks and receive immediate feedback.

The course instructor decides based on the demonstrated performance (including safely catching a fall in training) whether the participant has met the requirements. Thus, progress is measured by the reliable application of learned techniques in real climbing situations.

Certification

Certificate of Participation Indoor Lead Climbing

The certificate confirms that the climber has successfully completed Indoor Climbing Basic Courses 1 and 2 and thus has completed the basic indoor climbing training according to VSBK standards.

Issued by:
Outdoor Switzerland AG

Itinerary

Meeting points
Meeting point

Before the course begins, check in at the OUTDOOR Base in Interlaken and store your personal belongings in the locker room. Your instructor greets you in the ORBIT climbing gym and provides you with your equipment: climbing shoes, harness, and belay device. Then there's an introduction to the specifics of lead climbing.
Fundamentals of Lead Climbing: Technique & Safety

In lead climbing, you bring the rope up yourself and secure from one protection point to the next. This means more responsibility, but also more freedom. Your instructor shows you how to clip safely, minimize rope drag, and stay calm when between anchors.
Practical Training & First Climbing Attempts

You then put what you just learned into practice: climbing your first lead routes and belaying your partner. You will receive individual tips on rope management, clipping, and efficient movement. An important part of the course is fall training: where you learn how to fall safely and gain confidence in the rope.
Consolidation & Independent Training

With each session, you will become more confident in lead climbing. You will consolidate your training by repeatedly clipping and improving your technique, as well as pushing your limits on different routes. After the final course session, you will have the basics to lead climb independently.

Whats included

Instruction by qualified climbing instructor
Climbing equipment
Shoes

Not included

Entry to ORBIT climbing hall

Entry not included (single entry, 11-pass, or season pass available at the counter)

What to bring

Sportswear
Water bottle

Weather info

General weather info

Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.

Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.

For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog 

Meeting points

Meeting points
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