Imagine standing on a ledge 100 meters up, with nothing but your own placements between you and the ground. UNPLUGGED: The Trad Mission is your gateway to the purest form of climbing. We take competent sport climbers and turn them into self-reliant traditional masters.
Forget the "safety" of the bolt—it’s time to learn how to read the fissures, place bomb-proof gear, and unlock the world’s most iconic vertical lines. Under the guidance of our pro coaches, you’ll stop being a follower and start being a leader on the rock.
This isn't for beginners; it’s for climbers ready for a technical upgrade.
We categorize your training into four tactical pillars to ensure a complete transition from sport to trad:
The foundation of the mission. You will master the "puzzle" of protection.
Passive & Active Pro: Mastery of nuts, offsets, cams, and hexes.
The "Golden Rule": Evaluating rock quality and fissure integrity before you place.
Direction of Pull: Understanding forces and ensuring your gear stays put when you move past it.
Learn to build a "home" on the wall using only what you carry.
Natural Anchors: Using trees, boulders, and threads for maximum efficiency.
Multi-Point Equalization: Building redundant, bomb-proof belay stands in complex terrain.
Stance Management: Organizing your ropes and yourself on small ledges to keep the mission moving.
Trad climbing isn't just sport climbing with gear; it requires a different rhythm.
Finding the "Placement Pod": Learning to spot resting positions where you can safely place gear.
Rope Drag Mastery: Using extendable draws and tactical clipping to keep the movement fluid.
Crack Technique: A crash course in jams, locks, and smears—essential for traditional lines.
Self-Rescue 101: Essential knots and hitches to get you or your partner out of a bind.
Retreating Safely: How to bail off a trad route without leaving your whole rack behind.
Fear Management: Tactical breathing and mental focus for when the last piece is "a bit far" below your feet.
reasonalby tight climbing shoes / harness / helmet / belay device (ATC Guide or similar) / 2 screw gate carabiners / 60cm sling
We provide all the gear, but you will need to bring your own reasonably tight climbing shoes and harness. We have belay devices, slings, and helmets, but you might prefer to bring your own. We strongly suggest bringing a down jacket, a hat, a rain jacket, a pair of comfortable approach shoes, a headlamp, a sleeping bag, and a backpack big enough for carrying lunch and gear to the crag.
Upon arrival, before you get to the place of your final destination you will need to stop in the store to shop for breakfast and lunch food for the week. Usually, there is equipped kitchen with a refrigerator in the place and close-by shops to replenish supplies.
There are plenty of restaurants and bars to have dinner. Communal dinners can be organized if required.
More info will be provided after booking/inquiring!
Shared accommodation in local climbing hostels, cottages, campsites, or places run by local climbers
For accommodation of higher standards please make a personal inquiry through email/WhatsApp
