Trad climbing lessons

Hello MP,

I'm planning on going on a climbing trip (with a much more experienced friend who lives in Boston) but I would like to gain some experience in trad climbing before then. Gear placement, anchor building, and topside belaying are at the top of my to-do list, so I can help with leading easier pitches on long multipitch routes when my friend and I go on our trip. I currently sport climb in the 11- to 11 realm.

I'm posting on here in order to ask for help. I live in Albuquerque but I can't find anyone at Stone Age who is willing to offer help with lessons so I came here. I'm willing to travel up to 2hrs and pay for help with learning those techniques above. Need to do this before Dec 17. Also, I don't have a trad rack so much preferred if you have one I can practice with, but I could probably find one if needed. Please help if possible! It would be greatly appreciated and I promise I'm a very easy-going person who enjoys learning.

Thanks,

WL

Have you checked to see if there is any guiding services close by? I am not from your area but it would be something to check.

Thanks everyone who responded! Had my first lesson today and it went well!

If you want to drive to Tucson for a weekend or something I'd be down to do some multi pitch practice stuff with you. - J