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4:1 Guide/Participant Ratio
1 day clinic
Expand your winter climbing potential with this 1 day mixed climbing clinic. Learn to move confidently and efficiently over rock and ice using your crampons and ice tools. Managing pump, reading the rock and assessing tool placements will be the primary focus of this course.
• Smooth, efficient movement on rock and ice: tool and crampon use on rock, conserving energy, and climbing with confidence and precision in varied terrain.
• Belayer position & ground anchoring: managing the belay effectively while mixed climbing, including when and how to anchor the belayer.
• Lead climbing strategy: decision-making, rock reading, mental management, and best practices for leading bolted mixed routes.
• Expert instruction from experienced ACMG guides
• A supportive, performance-focused learning environment designed to enable participants to push their climbing standards under the supervision of an experienced professional
• A pathway into the broader world of mixed and alpine climbing — walk away with real skills, real confidence, and a clear next step
This intensive 1-day mixed climbing clinic is designed for climbers ready to move beyond the basics. Participants should have moderate ice climbing fitness, be familiar with top-rope systems, and confidently climb WI3 while giving a safe top-rope belay.
We’ll meet at Beamer’s Coffee in Canmore at 7:30 a.m. on day 1. Meeting details for day 2 will be confirmed at the end of day 1.
Climb and learn from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Ice climbing venues may vary depending on weather and conditions, ensuring the best experience and safest climbing environment.
Not included. Our climbing venues are not accessible by public transit, so participants must arrive by personal vehicle.
Not included. Each participant is responsible for obtaining the appropriate provincial or national parks pass.
All technical climbing equipment, with the exception of mountaineering boots, is included in your course fee. Boots can be rented from Gear-Up Sports in Canmore
Wool or synthetic top and bottom base layers
Warm puffy jacket
Waterproof jacket
Gloves (2+ pairs recommended)
Winter hat
Sunglasses
Mountaineering boots compatible with crampons (rentals are available from Gear-Up Sports in Canmore)
Day-pack
Water
Snacks/lunch
If you are unable to locate any of the items listed above feel free to contact us, and we will do our best to provide these items for you.
A minimum of 2 participants is required in order for this course to run.
4:1 Guide/Participant Ratio
1 day clinic
Expand your winter climbing potential with this 1 day mixed climbing clinic. Learn to move confidently and efficiently over rock and ice using your crampons and ice tools. Managing pump, reading the rock and assessing tool placements will be the primary focus of this course.
• Smooth, efficient movement on rock and ice: tool and crampon use on rock, conserving energy, and climbing with confidence and precision in varied terrain.
• Belayer position & ground anchoring: managing the belay effectively while mixed climbing, including when and how to anchor the belayer.
• Lead climbing strategy: decision-making, rock reading, mental management, and best practices for leading bolted mixed routes.
• Expert instruction from experienced ACMG guides
• A supportive, performance-focused learning environment designed to enable participants to push their climbing standards under the supervision of an experienced professional
• A pathway into the broader world of mixed and alpine climbing — walk away with real skills, real confidence, and a clear next step
This intensive 1-day mixed climbing clinic is designed for climbers ready to move beyond the basics. Participants should have moderate ice climbing fitness, be familiar with top-rope systems, and confidently climb WI3 while giving a safe top-rope belay.
We’ll meet at Beamer’s Coffee in Canmore at 7:30 a.m. on day 1. Meeting details for day 2 will be confirmed at the end of day 1.
Climb and learn from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Ice climbing venues may vary depending on weather and conditions, ensuring the best experience and safest climbing environment.
Not included. Our climbing venues are not accessible by public transit, so participants must arrive by personal vehicle.
Not included. Each participant is responsible for obtaining the appropriate provincial or national parks pass.
All technical climbing equipment, with the exception of mountaineering boots, is included in your course fee. Boots can be rented from Gear-Up Sports in Canmore
Wool or synthetic top and bottom base layers
Warm puffy jacket
Waterproof jacket
Gloves (2+ pairs recommended)
Winter hat
Sunglasses
Mountaineering boots compatible with crampons (rentals are available from Gear-Up Sports in Canmore)
Day-pack
Water
Snacks/lunch
If you are unable to locate any of the items listed above feel free to contact us, and we will do our best to provide these items for you.
A minimum of 2 participants is required in order for this course to run.