ROCK CLIMBING COURSES

Introductory Rock Climbing – 2 days of fun and excitement learning the basics of rock climbing & rappelling! Courses take place in the Canmore/Banff/Kananaskis area. 2 days. $345. Maximum 6 participants.
DATES 2025: May 24-25th; June 14-15th; Aug 9-10th; Sep 13-14th

Sport Lead Course – 2 days learning to lead bolted rock climbs. The goal of this course is to help you become a self-sufficient and safe sport climber. Courses take place in the Canmore/Banff/Kananaskis area. 2 days. $375. Maximum 5 participants.
DATES 2025: May 17-18th; June 21-22nd; Sep 6-7th

Rock Skills Course – 3 days of rock climbing skills for those who have tried climbing and want to become safe and independent climbers! Intro rock course or lots of gym climbing experience required. 3 days. $725. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2025: May 26-28th; Aug 18-20th

Trad Climbing Course – 2 days of learning to lead traditional gear climbs! Emphasis will be on proper placement of nuts and cams for protection & anchor building. Very small group sizes allow us to tailor the instruction to meet your level of skill & ambition! 2 days. $425. Maximum 5 participants.
DATES 2025: May 3-4th; May 19-20th; May 24-25th; June 23-24th; Aug 16-17th

Multipitch & Rope Rescue Course – 1 day course learning multipitch and rope rescue skills for rock, ice and mountain climbing! 1 day. $210.  Maximum 6 participants.
DATES 2025: May 10th; May 21st; June 25th; Aug 23rd

Rock Combo Course – Combine a Sport Lead Course, a Trad Course and a Multipitch & Rope Rescue Course for an awesome 5 days of rock climbing!  5 days. $910.
DATES 2025: May 17-21st; June 21-25th; Sep 6-10th

MOUNTAINEERING COURSES

Glacier Travel Course – Should be considered mandatory training for anyone who plans on climbing or skiing in glaciated terrain. Choose from a scheduled weekend course or arrange your own. 2 days. $395. Maximum 6 participants.
DATES 2025: May 31-June 1st; June 2-3rd; June 7-8th; June 28-29th; Sep 20-21st; Sep 22-23rd; Sep 27-28th; Oct 4-5th

Alpine Skills Course: Snow & Ice – A 4 day course learning the skills to become a self-sufficient mountaineer with a focus on glaciated terrain and snow/ice routes! Usually combined with a Glacier Travel Course for 6 full days in the mountains.  Includes ascents of 2 icy peaks! 4 days. $1195. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2025: June 9-12th; June 30-July 3rd

Alpine Skills Course: Rock – A 4 day mountaineering course focused on the skills needed for climbing big rocky peaks! Can be combined with an Intro Rock Course for 6 awesome days of climbing!  Includes ascents of two rocky summits. 4 days. $1195. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2025: June 16-19th; Aug 11-14th; Sep 15-18th

ICE CLIMBING COURSES

Introductory Ice Climbing Weekends – Never swung an ice axe? This is the place to start! No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and a sense of adventure. Ice climbing is a sport that you may just fall in love with and the Canadian Rockies have the best ice in the world! 2 days. $375. Maximum 6 participants
DATES 2024/25:  Dec 14-15th, ’24; Jan 11-12th ’25; Feb 8-9th ’25; Feb 22-23rd ’25; Mar 22-23rd ’25; Apr 5-6th ’25

Intermediate Ice Climbing Weekends – The next step for those who have ice climbed a few times and want to improve their skills! 2 days. $425. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2024/25: Dec 28-29th ’24; Feb 1-2nd ’25; Mar 29-30th ’25

Mixed Climbing Weekends – Mixed climbing has exploded in popularity in the last few years! This course will give you the skills to enjoy the mixed climbing & drytooling crags! 2 days. $425. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2024/25: Nov 23-24th ’24; Jan 25-26th ’25’; Mar 8-9th ’25

Ice Skills Clinics – If you have done a bunch of ice climbing and want to improve your skills while progressing onto steeper climbs, this course is designed for you! Very small group sizes allow us to provide instruction that matches your skills and goals. 2 days. $425. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2024/25: Nov 30-Dec 1st ’24; Jan 25-26th ’25; Feb 15-16th ’25

Ice Skills Week – The ultimate 5 day ice climbing course for anyone with a bit of experience who wants to become a safe & skilled ice climber. Includes multipitch & lead climbing skills! 5 days. $1245. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2024/25: Dec 16-20th, 2024; Feb 3-7th, 2025; Mar 2-6th, 2025