Learn to rock climb series
PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CALGARY CLIMBING CENTRE
Our 'Learn to Rock Climb Series' is designed to take you from the indoor climbing gym to the outdoor mountain crags, whilst exploring different rock climbing venues around Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, and Kananaskis. What we offer is a comfortable progression from indoors to leading your first single-pitch sport (rock) climb, and building this further to linking pitches on your first multi-pitch adventure, learning about the essential skill sets related to rock rescue, and ultimately to placing your own gear on traditional climbing routes that opens the door for alpine ascents.
INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED GUIDES & INSTRUCTORS
HARNESS, HELMET & ALL TECHNICAL GEAR INCLUDED - OR BRING YOUR OWN
FROM APRIL TO SEPTEMBER
L1 - Outdoor Lead Lesson
Level 1 - Take your climbing from the Gym to the Crags. This Learn to Rock Climb Series Course is provided with our partners at the Calgary Climbing Center for $225/student.
L2 - Multi-Pitch Systems Course
Level 2 - The Sport Multi-Pitch Systems Course. Get the systems and skills to safely climb the long routes for $550/student.
L3 - Rock Rescue Systems Course
Level 3 - Essential skill sets for climbers in both single and multi-pitch environments for $475/student.
L4 - Trad Rock Systems Course
Level 4 - Learn to place high-integrity traditional and natural protection. Lead your first traditionally protected pitch with our Guides beside you all the way up for $475/student.
ITINERARY
Your exact itinerary for the day will depend on the course you are taking.
Please refer to the itineraries provided on the individual course pages, available by clicking your course of interest above.
Logistics
Logistics to consider ahead of your 'Learn to Rock Climb Series' courses:
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ACCOMMODATION:
Most students find it best to drive out to join us the morning of the rock climbing course. However, if you're looking to get a little closer to our field day location beforehand, we would suggest the following accommodation options in Canmore, Banff & Lake Louise.
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BANFF
BUFFALOBERRY LODGE -
LAKE LOUISE
CANADIAN ALPINE CENTRE
THE POST HOTEL
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TRIP FOOD & MEAL PROGRAMS:
- Students are responsible for their own meals during the course.
- Students are responsible for their own meals during the course.
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TRANSPORTATION:
- Students are responsible for their own transportation on the course.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation on the course.
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NATIONAL PARK ENTRY PASSES:
- Students are responsible for obtaining a National Park entry pass for their field days if required (Banff National Park) or to have their vehicle registered for a Kananaskis Conservation Pass.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
The following is a Gear, Clothing, and Equipment list. You will be required to arrive with these items on course. Feel free to bring as much of your own gear and equipment as you would like to review and use on the course.
- Water Bottle or Collapsible Water Bladder (1L)
- Rock Shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen (min. SPF 50+)
- Camera, batteries, memory cards & accessories
- Daypack (at minimum, 1 x 35-40L backpack. In addition, a 30L option may be appropriate for some days)
*NOTE* - All technical equipment not listed above such as harness, belay devices, quickdraws, ropes, slings etc. will be packed out and provided by us for you on your program. Feel free to bring as much of your own gear to use as you'd like, and your Guide will review it with you when you arrive on the course.
ESSENTIAL CLOTHING
- Jacket
- Gore-Tex Jacket (for wet weather days only)
- Gore-Tex Pant (for wet weather days only)
- Buff Style Neck Tube / Headband
- Sun Hat (ball cap or full brim bucket style)
- Thin Insulated Gloves (multiple pairs [3 min] for rope work)
- Approach Shoes or Trail Runners (no need for heavy hiking boots, unless specifically requested by your Guide based on route or seasonal conditions)
OTHER
- Lunch
- Water
OPTIONAL
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Camp chair
TRIP CANCELLATION & INTERRUPTION INSURANCE
The best method to protect your investment with us should unforeseen arise, requiring you cancel your booking, is to purchase a Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance Policy.
Lifestyle Insurance has covered many of Cloud Nine Guests on trips all over the world, and we have first-hand experience seeing these policies activated by our Guests.
Safeguard your trip costs and investment with us. Request a Quote from Lifestyle Financial.
Is this coverage required?
- For Canadian Residents, coverage is suggested but not required to register.
- For Non-Canadian Citizens, coverage is suggested but not required. It is strongly suggested that your policy includes Emergency Medical Coverage, unless you carry an alternative policy which will respond in the event of medical emergency.
WAIVER - Release of Liability & Indemnity Agreement
Prior to booking you will be required to acknowledge that you have been provided a copy of our Waiver of Liability Agreement for your review. All participants, or their legal guardians wishing to participate on any Cloud Nine Programs, must acknowledge that they have been presented this document, have read it in its entirety, and understand the agreement being entered into by signing. While there is no obligation to enter into this agreement with us, it is a condition of our service provision.
Booking TErms & Conditions
Before you book your course, please review our Booking Terms & Conditions. We do not accept bookings without your voluntary acceptance of these terms. Please read carefully as these terms outline specific policies and guidance for both our staff and clients with respect to refunds, cancellations, rescheduling, credit forward, refund exemptions etc.
Book A PRIVATE GROUP COURSE
For those who prefer our smallest and most focused learning environments. Private Groups can book on course dates that suit you and your crew best, and one of our ACMG / IFMGA Mountain Guides will join you on your terms. You pick the Group Size, along with a Field Day venue and date outside those listed on the calendar.
How Do We Book It?
Contact our office to confirm availability for your preferred dates. We'll provide you with a private booking link for you and your group to register either together or individually.
