Trad Climbing: Mastering Nut Placements

Small, simple and one of the most fundamental pieces of trad climbing protection.

In this taster lesson from the Gear Placements and Anchors section of our Trad Climbing Course, we take a closer look at climbing nuts, exploring how to place them effectively and what makes a good placement.

Nuts are one of the first pieces of traditional protection many climbers learn to place, but developing a good eye for placements and understanding how they work is a skill that continues to be important as you progress.

In this section of the course, we look at a range of different protection options and how to use them, including:

➡️ Nuts
➡️ Offset nuts
➡️ Hexes
➡️ Cams
➡️ Natural protection, including spikes and threads

Each lesson breaks down the key considerations behind placing protection, helping you understand not just what to place, but where and why to place it.

With clear demonstrations, practical explanations and plenty of detail on the things that matter when building protection, the course is designed to help you develop a better understanding of trad climbing and make more informed decisions on the crag.

If you’re looking to build your trad climbing knowledge, the Trad Climbing Course is a great place to start.

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