Sport climbing & redpoint tactics:

• How to warm up for limit projecting

• Rest management - on and off route

• Working routes efficiently

• Planning effective redpoints

Falling fundamentals:

• When and where its safe to fall

• Progressive fall practice to build confidence

Dynamic  belaying:

• Dynamic belay techniques

• Giving a soft catch

This clinic is designed for climbers who are already leading and want to improve performance.

Participants should:
• Be comfortable lead climbing and lead belaying
• Confidently climb 5.10 or harder (indoors or outdoors)
• Have an understanding of basic sport climbing systems

If you’re unsure whether this clinic is appropriate for you, please contact us and we’ll help guide you.

Meeting time & location: We’ll meet at Beamer’s Coffee in Canmore at 7:30 a.m.

Climb and learn: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Climbing venues will vary depending on weather, conditions, and participant experience to ensure the best learning environment.

Transportation

Not included. Climbing venues are not accessible by public transit, so participants must arrive by personal vehicle.

Park passes

Not included. Each participant is responsible for obtaining the appropriate provincial or national park pass.

Gear and Clothing

All technical climbing equipment, including ropes, quickdraws, harnesses, and helmets, is included in your course fee.

Required personal gear not included:

• Rock climbing shoes
  
  

• Weather-appropriate layers
  
  

• Warm jacket
  
  

• Wind or waterproof shell
  
  

• Approach shoes
  
  

• Day pack
  
  

• Water
  
  

• Snacks / lunch
  
  

If you are missing any required items, please contact us and we will do our best to assist.

Waiver

All guests are required to read, agree-to and sign the Waiver of Liability prior to commencing any guided programs. The waiver requires personal, emergency and medical contact information. Waivers will be signed and witnessed in the presence of one of our guides. It is imperative that you disclose any medical condition that could put you, the guide or others safety at risk.

A minimum of 6 participants is required for this course to run.