1 day clinic
Fear of falling is one of the biggest barriers to progression in sport climbing. This clinic is designed to help climbers move past that fear by building confidence in falling, developing effective soft-catch belaying skills, and learning practical redpoint tactics to climb closer to their physical limit.
Through structured drills, real climbing scenarios, and expert coaching, you’ll learn how to manage risk, trust your systems, and climb more decisively on lead.
• Falling fundamentals: when and where it’s safe to fall, proper falling posture, and progressive fall practice to build confidence
• Soft catch belaying: dynamic belay techniques, managing slack, stance, and brake hand position, and adapting belay style to terrain and bolt spacing
• Belayer awareness & communication: building trust between climber and belayer and maintaining focus during lead attempts
• Fear management & mental skills: distinguishing real risk from perceived risk, staying relaxed above bolts, and reducing hesitation
• Sport climbing & redpoint tactics: clipping strategy, rest management, working routes efficiently, and planning effective redpoint burns
• Expert instruction from guides with deep experience in sport climbing and performance coaching
• Small 4:1 ratio for targeted, personalized feedback
• A structured, supportive environment to safely push comfort zones
• Immediate, transferable skills you can apply to both gym and outdoor climbing
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 5.9 or harder on toprope (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.
Not included. 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 park pass.
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.
A minimum of 2 participants is required for this course to run.
1 day clinic
Fear of falling is one of the biggest barriers to progression in sport climbing. This clinic is designed to help climbers move past that fear by building confidence in falling, developing effective soft-catch belaying skills, and learning practical redpoint tactics to climb closer to their physical limit.
Through structured drills, real climbing scenarios, and expert coaching, you’ll learn how to manage risk, trust your systems, and climb more decisively on lead.
• Falling fundamentals: when and where it’s safe to fall, proper falling posture, and progressive fall practice to build confidence
• Soft catch belaying: dynamic belay techniques, managing slack, stance, and brake hand position, and adapting belay style to terrain and bolt spacing
• Belayer awareness & communication: building trust between climber and belayer and maintaining focus during lead attempts
• Fear management & mental skills: distinguishing real risk from perceived risk, staying relaxed above bolts, and reducing hesitation
• Sport climbing & redpoint tactics: clipping strategy, rest management, working routes efficiently, and planning effective redpoint burns
• Expert instruction from guides with deep experience in sport climbing and performance coaching
• Small 4:1 ratio for targeted, personalized feedback
• A structured, supportive environment to safely push comfort zones
• Immediate, transferable skills you can apply to both gym and outdoor climbing
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 5.9 or harder on toprope (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.
Not included. 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 park pass.
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.
A minimum of 2 participants is required for this course to run.
