Advanced Rock Climbing Courses
Rock climbing course. Photo: Travel Alberta
Advanced Rock Climbing – Two Day Course
Take the next step and learn to lead rocks
For folks with rock climbing background
Advanced movement skills
Strategising your route with your guide before you leave the ground
Route finding
Placing traditional and sport protection (cams, nuts and quick draws)
Building Anchors, strengths and weaknesses
Falling, thats right! Learning to do it safely and what to do if its not ok
Lead belaying: the subtle art of giving a soft catch
Equipment use: proper use of grigri and dynamic ropes, climbing harness, helmet
What To Bring
Cost Per Day for Advanced Rock Climbing Course
1 Person $550 per person
2 People $650 or $325 per person
3 People $750 or $375 per person
4 People $850 or $425 per person
5 People $950 or $475 per person
6 People $1,050 or $525 per person
From April to November, weather permitting
*Please add 5% sales tax to the above amounts.
*There may be additional expenses such as food, gear rental, park fees, transportation or accommodation.
*Full-day and multi-day trips available.
Guiding Ratios
Larger more complex objectives are often guided 1:1, while smaller less technical objectives may be guided at a higher ratio. For mountaineering trips with minimal technical terrain, larger groups can be accommodated. Get in touch with us to discuss your options.
Rock Rescue – One Day Course
Learn the necessary systems to self rescue in the mountains. likely the most critical skill set you can have in the tool box.
Safe anchor building
Proper use of equipment, camming devices, wires, belay and rappels devices
Belaying from above and below
Lowering safely
Rappelling
Raising
Lowering
How to do all of these things when you have dropped some of your equipment
What To Bring
Cost Per Day for Rock Rescue Course
1 Person $550 per person
2 People $650 or $325 per person
3 People $750 or $375 per person
4 People $850 or $425 per person
5 People $950 or $475 per person
6 People $1,050 or $525 per person
From April to November, weather permitting
*Please add 5% sales tax to the above amounts.
*There may be additional expenses such as food, gear rental, park fees, transportation or accommodation.
*Full-day and multi-day trips available.
Guiding Ratios
Larger more complex objectives are often guided 1:1, while smaller less technical objectives may be guided at a higher ratio. For mountaineering trips with minimal technical terrain, larger groups can be accommodated. Get in touch with us to discuss your options.
Surcharge for Bigger Objectives
For larger objectives or routes with increased hazards, there may be an additional charge applied to your booking. Mountaineering/Alpine Rock days that exceed 10 hours in length, rock climbs that are longer than 400 meters, or ice climbs graded WI5 or higher are good examples of when this surcharge would apply. You may also need to demonstrate the ability and experience required for your guide. Prep days or training days are not uncommon and can be arranged to see if you’re ready for your chosen BIG route. Surcharge amount can be $200.00 or more per day. Please contact us if you think your BIG route may fall into this category.