Ratio Icon Student-to-Guide Ratio: 6:1
Cost Icon Cost: 230/person
Location Icon Location: Canmore, Alberta
Time Icon Course Length: 1 day

Available Dates

Date Icon June 6th, 2026
Date Icon June 13th, 2026
Date Icon July 4th, 2026
Date Icon July 11th, 2026
Date Icon August 1st, 2026
Date Icon August 8th, 2026
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Date Icon September 12th, 2026
Date Icon October 3rd, 2026
Date Icon October 4th, 2026

Aim

Develop basic rock climbing movement and technical skills for safe, efficient progression into the sport. Build a strong foundation in climbing techniques, safety, and confidence to start your climbing journey.

Objectives

  • Confident identifying environmental hazards when top roping.
  • Confident wearing a helmet, harness, rock shoes, and chalk bag.
  • Confident belaying and tying in with a rewoven Figure 8 knot.
  • Comfortable removing quickdraws.
  • Comfortable building a simple anchor using bolts.
  • Comfortable tying a Clove hitch.
  • Comfortable rappelling with a back-up.
  • Comfortable tying a Prusik hitch.
  • Comfortable tying an Overhand knot.
  • Understand the concept of weight transfer as it relates to climbing movement.
  • Understand how to edge and smear in rock shoes.
  • Understand how to coil a rope.
  • Understand rock climbing grades.

Prerequisites

No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for beginners.

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