Description:

Challenge yourself to new heights and experience an exhilarating outdoor weekend adventure! Never rock climbed outside before, no problem! This course is suited perfect for those people who have a basic indoor rock-climbing experience or no previous rock climbing experience at all. This course will provide participants with a proper and safe foundation for outdoor rock climbing on which to properly improve upon.  Join us for a chance to experience this exhilarating sport in a safe and fun manner. This course will cover the basics of rope work, top rope belaying, and movement, and it will focus on providing as much practical exposure and coaching as possible.

Price: $325 CAD Per Person

Climbing Venues:

We use a variety of locations in the Canmore and Kananaskis area. All of our chosen locations are amazing beginner climbing venues.

Meeting Time and Place:

Participants and guides will usually meet at a predetermined time and location in  Canmore. The course starts at about 8:30 in the morning and will go until approximately 5:00 pm in the afternoon on both days.

Instructors & Group Size:

Instructors are fun and enthusiastic. They love to climb and teach, and they share their contagious enthusiasm with everyone. All instructors are properly certified certified by the ACMG, and maximum instructor to student ratios are 1:6. minimum group size is 3 participants

Accommodation  & Meals:

Accommodation in Canmore is not included. A variety of accommodation options exist in both Canmore and Banff, including camping, hostels, and hotels. It is recommend book your own pre and post-trip accommodations early all styles of accommodations in the Bow Valley fill quickly.

Lunch is not supplied. You will need lunch, and plenty of water on hot days

Transportation:

In order to minimize the cost of the course, participants are responsible for their own transportation during the length of the program. All climbing areas are a maximum of 1 hour driving distance from Canmore.

Climbing Equipment:

The course includes all necessary rock climbing gear except for rock climbing shoes. If required shoes can be rented at Gear Up in Canmore for $10 per day. Fell free to bring any gear you already have.

Clothing & What To Bring:

The weather conditions can vary greatly in the Rockies The list below covers all possibilities. Should sunny warm conditions be forecast some items may be unnecessary. Remember that weather can change fast so always bring rain gear. The following is a suggested gear list:

• Lunch, snacks and water
• Daypack (large enough for spare clothing, your lunch & personal and group climbing gear)
• Sunglasses
• Sun cream
• Rain Gear
• Clothing allowing for easy and complete range of movement
• Warm weather gear (fleece jacket)
• Rock shoes (can be rented thru Gear Up in Canmore)
• Hiking boots or running shoes for the hike to the climbing area.

For more information:

You can book any one of our courses through our website or for more information please contact us anytime by phone, email, or Facebook. We would love to set up an amazing course for you or your friends.