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Climb higher and unlock a new vertical world
Our Multi-Pitch Sport Climbing Course is designed for climbers ready to go beyond single-pitch and experience the exposure, flow, and complexity of linking multiple pitches on bolted routes. Want to take your sport climbing to the next level? Aiming to prepare for longer objectives in places like Tahquitz, Red Rock, or the High Sierra? This course offers the skills and systems to help get you there.
What You’ll Learn
Multi-pitch climbing adds an entirely new set of challenges — and rewards. You’ll work directly with an AMGA-certified guide to develop the technical proficiency and efficient systems required for safe multi-pitch climbing.
Course Details
Location: Multi-pitch sport routes near Santa Barbara (location based on conditions and goals)
Duration: 2 Days, 6–8 hours each
Cost: $250/Guest, Solo Guest $360
Group Size: max 2 climbers per guide
Included: All technical gear — ropes, draws, belay devices, slings, safety equipment
What to Bring: Harness, helmet, climbing shoes, approach shoes, daypack, water, snacks, layers
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
- Sport climbers with lead experience (5.9+) ready for longer routes
- Trad or sport climbers with single-pitch experience looking to build toward big outdoor objectives
- Partners preparing for trips to Red Rock, Lover’s Leap, or Yosemite
Prerequisites: Must be comfortable leading sport routes outdoors (5.9 or harder) and familiar with basic anchor building and cleaning. No trad experience required.
Topics include:
- Belay transitions and efficient stance management
- Building and using multi-directional anchors
- Rope systems for 2-person and 3-person teams
- Belaying a second (direct vs redirected)
- Communication strategies across pitches
- Rappelling techniques, backups, and contingency planning
- Self Rescue
- Time management and route logistics
- What to pack and how to pack it
You'll climb real multi-pitch routes during the day, putting all your skills into practice in a real-world context.
Is This Course Right for You?
If you’ve mastered single-pitch sport and want to experience the feeling of climbing real vertical mileage — this is your next step. It’s also an excellent choice for climbing partners preparing for trips or anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the systems that keep us safe as we go higher.
Whether you’re building toward your first big wall, or just want a full day of spectacular climbing above the Pacific, we’ve got you covered.
Why Multi-Pitch?
Climbing multiple pitches isn’t just about going higher — it’s about learning to move through complex terrain with efficiency, confidence, and grace. You’ll learn how to handle real-world climbing scenarios: rope tangle management, on-route problem-solving, and high-stakes communication.
Santa Barbara offers a great multi-pitch training ground: moderate routes, reliable weather, and stunning backdrops — all within reach of town.
Come Climbing with Santa Barbara’s most experienced and professionally certified climbing guide service.
Our lead instructors are AMGA-trained or certified and deeply familiar with the local sandstone crags. We’ve taught hundreds of climbers how to transition into safe, confident leaders — and we love doing it.
We also pride ourselves on tailoring each outing to your personal goals and comfort level, whether you’re a first-time leader or looking to fine-tune your technique.
Why Learn With Us
At Santa Barbara Rock Climbing, our guides are not just instructors — they’re seasoned multi-pitch climbers with real mileage across California’s longest and proudest routes. We teach using real climbs, not just simulations, and we tailor every day to your pace, goals, and comfort level.
Expect clear systems, professional coaching, and a huge boost in both confidence and competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to lead trad to take this course?
A: No — this course is for bolted, sport-style multi-pitch routes. No trad experience is required.
Q: Will we climb a real multi-pitch route?
A: Yes. We’ll choose a suitable multi-pitch climb based on your experience and the conditions that day.
Q: Can beginners take this course?
A: This course is best for climbers with lead experience on sport climbs. If you’re newer, check out our ‘single-pitch sport’ (link)or ‘top-rope anchor courses’ (link) first.
Take your climbing to new heights — literally.
Book your Multi-Pitch Sport Climbing Course today and experience the thrill of vertical movement and high places with expert guidance.