Trad Climbing Course

Exploring The True Roots Of Traditional Rock Climbing. One of the premier trad climbing courses New Zealand

What do you do when there’s no more shiny bolts on the rockface?! You go trad climbing! Let Raglan Rock take you on the journey of exploring the true roots of Traditional Rock Climbing! Before we had bolts, climbers had to think on their feet (literally) and use their own protection, ranging from passive to active gear! Don’t know what these are? Then you should come and join one of our fully qualified and experienced guides on a Trad Rock Climbing course! The in-depth course takes in all factors of Trad climbing and will leave you feeling confident in the knowledge that what you’ve learnt, will enable you to begin trad climbing without an instructor!  

What to expect:

–          Correct equipment selection and knowledge

–          Learn the principles of placing and removing equipment

–          Correct belaying techniques/catching methods

–          Extending runners

–          Setting up Anchors

–          Climbing in Aotearoa

–          Single and Multi-Pitch

From South Africa, to Scotland, Jordan to Norway, our instructors and guides have climbed all over the world and love to share their passion and knowledge with everyone! By having such a vast variety of experiences from climbing around the world, it allows us to share universal knowledge that creates the safest and best practice of rock climbing there is! Each course is tailored to the guest, so we’ll ensure you get exactly what you’re after, as well as resources to take away, including photos! What are you waiting for?! It’s time to Trad climb!

*All bookings are subject to Raglan Rock’s Terms and conditions 

Health & Safety

Click Here to See Raglan Rock Adventure Co Risk Acknowledgement

Raglan Rock Adventure Co will take all necessary precautions to mitigate, and manage all risks associated with their activities; however certain risks cannot be eliminated.

Please familiarise yourself with our risk acknowledgment above to learn of these risks, and be prepared to sight, and sign the document upon arrival to your tour. We look forward to taking you on an adventure and appreciate you taking the time to familiarise yourself with our safety management.