Lead Assessments

Our Lead Assessments are for experienced lead climbers who have either attended a Hardrock Lead Climbing Course or for people who have previous experience lead climbing and want to be able to lead climb at our Hardrock venues.

- To attend a lead assessment you must be over 18 years old (unless approved by the Hardrock Climbing head coach)

- Please aim to arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to your booked time so you are prepared and ready to complete the multiple-choice written test and to warm up prior to climbing.

- When doing the Lead Assessment, you must bring a climbing partner who either has their pass or who is wanting to complete their assessment at the same time (they must also book in if completing the Lead Assessment).

- For the Lead Assessment, you will need to bring your own padded sit harness, karabiner and rope; details here.

- The Black Diamond ATC Pilot is the only belay device permitted for lead at Hardrock. A Black Diamond ATC Pilot may be borrowed in venue free of charge.

- To complete the Lead Assessment, you need to have your Hardrock Top Rope Assessment already completed The Lead Assessment is free of charge, although you will still be required to pay a regular climbing entry fee. (You can continue climbing after the assessment).

- There is no additional fee to book a lead assessment, however you will be required to pay your regular casual entry fee.

- People who have attended a Hardrock Lead Climbing Course will not need to pay an entry fee to attend their first assessment attempt following the course.

- See our available times below. Should you wish to arrange an assessmemt outside of these times, please contact our administration team at info@hardrock.com.au to arrange an alternate time. Please note that you will be required to pay your entry fee in advance over the phone as a deposit when booking an alternate time. 

Upon successful completion of the Lead Assessment you will be provided with a Lead Climbing Pass which must be attached to your harness whilst lead climbing in all Hardrock venues.