Introduction to Rock Climbing (R1) Course
Designed for those with no previous outdoor rock climbing experience. You will learn how to use the equipment, the foundations for rock climbing movement, and the basics of top rope climbing. Develop basic rock climbing movement and technical skills for safe and efficient progression. Learn More
Learn to Lead Outdoor Rock (R2) Course
The basics of leading outdoor rock climbs. It is designed for those who are comfortable top roping either at the gym or outdoors and want to learn how to safely lead on bolt protected routes (also known as sport climbing). You will learn how to prepare for a lead climb, how to clip into protection bolts, mock leading, and cleaning anchors. Develop the skills for safe and efficient progression towards becoming an outdoor rock leader. Learn More
Multipitch Rock Climbing Systems (R3) Course
Teaches the basics of multipitch climbing on rock. It is designed for those who are confident lead climbing 5.6-7 sport rock and who want to progress to longer climbs. You will learn the multipitch system including belaying a second, rope management, transitions, route selection, and multiple rappel descents. Learn More
Steep Rock Technique (R4) Course
Teaches advanced rock climbing movement and how to redpoint challenging routes. It is designed for those who are confident climbing 5.9 and want to develop that same confidence on steeper walls. You will learn the techniques required to safely and efficiently climb vertical to overhanging rock climbs. Develop advanced body movement to efficiently climb steep rock and how to train for the redpoint.Learn More.
Introduction to Traditional Protection (T1) Course
climbing 5.6-7 sport rock and who want to progress to traditional rock climbs. It is also designed for scramblers who want to progress to alpine climbs. You will learn how to protect a lead climb and build anchors using removable protection. Develop the fundamentals of placing and assessing removable protection in rock, assessing fixed protection, and building anchors.Learn More
Introduction to Improvised Rope Rescue (IRR1) Course
Encompasses a skill set that becomes necessary when a leader or second falls and is injured, or when a second is unable to climb to a top anchor. Develop the building blocks of improvised rope rescue so that a climbing party is able to execute self rescue in basic situations. Learn More.
Intermediate Improvised Rope Rescue (IRR2) Course
Teaches the basics of multipitch climbing on rock. It is designed for those who are confident lead climbing 5.6-7 sport rock and who want to progress to longer climbs. You will learn the multipitch system including belaying a second, rope management, transitions, route selection, and multiple rappel descents. Learn Learn More.
Introduction to Mountaineering (A1) Course
Introduction to Mountaineering teaches the foundational skills of glacier travel, crevasse rescue, navigation and mountaineering for safe travel in the mountains. It is designed for the hiker or scrambler who wants to travel through glaciated terrain to reach summits. No prior experience is necessary for this course. Learn More.
Introduction to Alpinism (A2) Course
Introduction to Alpinism combines the basics of snow, ice and rock climbing in the alpine. It is designed for rock and ice climbers or scramblers who want to climb more technically challenging mountains. You will receive direct coaching and mentorship leading introductory alpine terrain. Aim Develop the skills necessary to travel safely. Learn More.
Intermediate Alpinism (A3) Course
Intermediate Alpinism focuses on developing confidence, efficiency, and autonomy in alpine terrain. It is designed for those with alpine experience who desire to take their climbing to the next level. You will receive mentorship on your planning and execution of alpine objectives. Learn More.
Crevasse Rescue Basics Course (CRBC)
Crevasse Rescue basics teaches crevasse rescue systems. It is designed for the person who wants to expand their travel into glaciated terrain. No prior experience is necessary for this course Aim Develop the fundamentals of group crevasse rescue. Learn More.
Introduction to Navigation (N1)
Get off the beaten track without getting lost! In this course you’ll spend an evening in a classroom learning basic navigation skills, and then head to the field for a full-day application of the techniques you’ve learned. Learn More.
Introduction to Day-Hiking (DH1)
Discover the beauty of the Canadian Rockies in this introductory day-hiking course and move beyond mountain newbie. You’ll learn skills to gain confidence, be competent, and have fun in the wilderness. Learn More.
Introduction to Backpacking (BP1)
Expand your possibilities for adventure with this intro to backpacking course. Learn the basics of what to pack, how to pack and plan, setting up camp, and leaving no trace. Includes a pre-meeting with our guide, and a two-day/one-night experience in a back-country campground. Learn More.
Introduction to Random Camping (RC1)
Broaden your back-country skills with adventure beyond the beaten track!Learn More.
Introduction to Ice Climbing (I1) Course
Learn to Ice Climb is designed for those with no previous waterfall ice climbing experience, including rock climbers and mountaineers. You will learn how to use the equipment, the foundations of ice climbing movement, and the basics of top rope climbing applied to waterfall ice including anchor building using ice screws and v-threads, and rappelling. Learn More.
Learn to Lead Ice (I2) Course
So, you’ve taken the Steep Ice Course and want more? We have a new offering that will consolidate your steep ice skills with laps. Learn More.
Multipitch Ice Climbing Systems (I3) Course
Teaches the basics of multipitch climbing on waterfall ice. It is designed for those who are confident lead climbing WI3-4 waterfall ice and who want to progress to longer waterfalls. You will learn the multipitch system including belaying a second, rope management, transitions, route selection, and multiple rappel descents. Learn More.
Steep Ice Technique (I4) Course
Learn to climb steep ice. Learn More.
Introduction to Mixed Climbing (M1) Course
The basics of what is initially an unnatural sport. The extension of mixed climbing is more efficient movement in the alpine, the ability to reach discontinuous smears of waterfall ice, and increased strength on pure waterfall ice. You will learn to gain confidence using crampons and ice tools on rock and understand how to evaluate the security of placements. Develop the fundamentals of movement on rock with crampons and ice axes. Learn More.
Intermediate Mixed Climbing (M2) Course
The basics of what is initially an unnatural sport. The extension of mixed climbing is more efficient movement in the alpine, the ability to reach discontinuous smears of waterfall ice, and increased strength on pure waterfall ice. You will learn to gain confidence using crampons and ice tools on rock and understand how to evaluate the security of placements. Develop the fundamentals of movement on rock with crampons and ice axes. Learn More.
Avalanche Awareness and Avoidance for Ice Climbers and Alpinists (AAAIA)
This course teaches ice and alpine climbers terrain mapping and assessment and micro avalanche forecasting. It is designed for climbers who want to climb ice and alpine routes in avalanche terrain. You will learn about the inputs that cause avalanches, how to interpret the public avalanche bulletins, how to analyze and manage avalanche terrain, and how to use companion rescue equipment. Learn More.
Refresher Ice Camp (RIC)
Ice Refresher Camp is a focused five-day program designed for climbers looking to rebuild skills and confidence at the start of the winter season. With a flexible format, participants can join for the full week or select specific days to suit their goals. Learn More.
Ghost Ice Camp (GIC)
Every year PeakSTATAGEM set up a fully outfitted camp in the Ghost River Wilderness. We offer fully guided, fully catered Ghost camp experience offering climbing at Valley of the Birds, Sorcerer, Hydrophobia, This House of Ski, Fang & Fist and much more… Learn More.
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) Course
Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) teaches you how to recognize avalanche terrain and how to self rescue. It is designed for skiers, snowboarders, climbers, scramblers and snowshoers who want to travel in the backcountry around snow. Learn More.
Avalanche Skills Training 2 (AST2) Course
Avalanche Skills Training 2 (AST2) builds on the foundations of AST1 by deepening your understanding of avalanche terrain and decision-making. It is designed for backcountry skiers, snowboarders, and mountaineers who want to plan and carry out more advanced trips in complex avalanche terrain. Learn More
Introduction to Ski Mountaineering (SM1)
Our Introduction to Ski Mountaineering Course teaches the basics of glacier travel, crevasse rescue, and navigation for safe travel in the mountains on skis. This course is designed for the downhill skier who wants to leave the resort and travel through glaciated terrain to reach summits. Learn More
Crevasse Rescue Basics Course (CRBC)
Crevasse Rescue basics teaches crevasse rescue systems. It is designed for the person who wants to expand their travel into glaciated terrain. No prior experience is necessary for this course Aim Develop the fundamentals of group crevasse rescue. Learn More