Gain the Confidence to Climb Outdoors
The only online course of its kind designed to show you exactly what you need to climb sport routes outdoors. You'll get clear and progressive guidance from a professional guide that'll have you climbing with confidence & the knowledge of the technical systems needed for safety.
The meat and potatoes of the course! Learn every aspect of climbing outdoors. Walk away feeling confident as a good partner climbing with people outdoors.
- Approaching a crag & crag management
- Becoming a competent follower
- Safety commands and communication
- Lead Belaying & lowering with multiple devices
- Top roping skills
- Tethers used in climbing
- Cleaning and lowering from the top
This section provides you the skills needed to become a proficient leader. Learn how to build anchors and the hazards of climbing. Walk away with the knowledge to lead climb outdoors
- Tools on becoming a leader
- Harness organization
- Clipping and lead climbing hazards
- Anchoring fundamentals
- Building sport anchors
- Catching lead climbing falls
- Cleaning anchors on lead
- Mindset & working a climb
This module explains every aspect of the equipment used and why in sport climbing
- Climbing Hardware
- Soft goods used in climbing
- Belay devices, quickdraws, ropes
- Climbing packs and footwear
This module supports your knowledge of the sport of outdoor climbing and sets the foundation for being a steward to the areas we all share and love.
- History of climbing
- Climbing Etiquette
- Guide Books and Ratings
- Bolts and Hardware at the Top
- Climbing Ethics
- Leave No Trace
- Giving Back
- First Aid
your certified instructor
My name is Mick Pearson. I am the founder and owner of Kaf Adventures. I've dedicated my life to supporting individuals gain confidence in pursuing their dreams outdoors. I have been teaching climbing for over 25 years and have been a part of many climbing training programs during that time. I am a certified rock and alpine guide and have worked with thousands of climbers of all ages.
testimonials
Kate | Seattle, WA
I took the Kaf online climbing video course in the first year of my climbing career and was able to slow down my visual input of things like clipping and knots. This would only be possible on video because in person, I would need it repeated 50 times. I used pause and rewind a lot and was able to take clear notes in my field guide. Also, I sprained my ankle during the season, so was able to keep improving my skills online while I was healing. I love how all the videos are right there in one place and I don't have to search around the internet looking for material.
Sarah | Seattle, WA
It has been a pleasure working with Mick through his climbing mentorship program. Through the program, I have gained exposure to skill development for a wide range of climbing techniques from trad climbing, to self rescue to avalanche education and safe snow travel and more. The mentorship program is comprehensive in its approach to providing climbing education resources and experiences including online video tutorials, focused skill development days, and multi day trips. In addition, Mick brings his unwavering positive attitude and boundless energy to all experiences. The mentorship program is a truly unique opportunity to continue to push your mountaineering skills within a supportive community of climbers.
FAQs
It was designed specifically for you in mind. We want you to watch the videos and go out with someone more experienced to support you while you shoot your videos. As long as you have belaying skills and have at least climbed outdoors 1 time, it's perfect just for you!
Stepping into the unknown is scary and a bit hard. But we will be with you every step of the way. We want you to succeed, and we have laid out a clear progression and video library as a reference. The process should be fun, especially since you love climbing so much!
Such a great question! Every climber is different and may need different support. This course is built as a supplement to outdoor climbing. Finding mentorship can be done in a variety of ways. Friends, other climbers your trust, or a certified rock guide is an important part your growth along the way. Some methods will cost, others may be free. You get to choose who you choose to trust your life with.
You will need to have belaying skills. This shouldn't be your first climb. Having climbed inside of a roped climbing gym or outdoors and have passed a belay test is all you will need. Knots are an essential skill you will also need.
Don't worry, I will be with you every step of the way! Every video lesson has a chat function. Ask all the questions there! Also, i am just a phone call and email away, anytime. When you submit videos, I will be looking at each video and giving you feedback every step of the way!
