On top of it all, Black Diamond has put out some amazing prizes for impressive trad ascents.
Just one thing that is not on the rules that I'll get to soonish: Helmets will be compulsory if you are attempting trad routes.
If you still don't own a helmet (and even if you don't climb trad), pop into your local gear shop and beg for a discount, it is the best investment you'll ever make.
These days they make nice sporty light weight ones that you can also use for mountain biking if you need to and you won't look like a dof miner.
Did I already mention that Black Diamond has put up cool prizes up for grab for climbing trad?
