Rock Climbing Adventure in Banff: Beginner

4.9
(19 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The Rock Experience program is designed to offer a unique rock climbing experience to people of all abilities.

Our guides are incredible instructors, skilled climbers, and fun to be around. They are certified to the highest standards in the industry by the ACMG/IFMGA.

For beginners, the guides will review all of the basic safety systems and demonstrate proper climbing technique. For guests with intermediate climbing skills, the guides will work on advanced movement skills and other rope techniques such as rappelling. For guests with advanced climbing skills, the guides will offer expert level instruction to keep you engaged - be prepared for steep climbing technique lessons, mock leading, building anchors and rigging rappel systems.

What's Included

All climbing gear, helmet, harness, climbing shoes, ropes, belay devices
Private transportation
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet at our office on the lower level, under the movie theatre. We will get you geared up for the day. Guests will be required to drive themselves to climbing site locations.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This program is designed as an introduction to the exhilarating sport of Rock Climbing. Designed for families with kids' or friends looking to try a new experience, this program gives participants the chance to try a variety of climbs and develop their skills from a beginner level.

Families with kids under 10 ask about our half day program.

Safety is our top priority, we will go to a local climbing area and participants will have the opportunity to climb a variety of routes with our guides.

It's a 1 day program with a safety oriented approach, focused on getting you as much climbing as you can handle! The program is suitable for anyone, regardless of your previous experience.
The guides will begin with the basics, but can discuss more advanced topics as well.

Topics covered include:
-Site safety and awareness
-Overhead hazard recognition
-Belaying top rope and lead climbers
-Climbing technique

Additional topics may include:
-Steeper Rock techniques
-Using and setting quick draws on bolts
-Building top rope anchors
-Mock leads and rappelling

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Alpine Air Adventures

Tags

Extreme Sports
Climbing
Sports Lessons
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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