Rock Climbing Introduction for Beginners in Alberta
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Join Jeff, an IFMGA certified guide, on this introductory rock climbing course in Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada. Learn some of the best techniques with one of the best guides in Canada.
Group
1 Day
May - Oct
High
Beginner
Highlights
- Acquire new rock climbing skills.
- Enjoy rock climbing in a breathtaking wilderness location in Canada.
- Tailor your program to suit your preferences and needs.
Description
The Course:
This program is designed to introduce the sport of ice climbing to beginners. The experience will get people climbing and introduced to the world of ice with a safety-oriented approach, starting with the basics. This program is an excellent way to enjoy the winter environment with friends or is great for families with kids ages 14+.
A detailed course package will be emailed 3 days prior to course commencement.
The Day:
The field day will be held either within the Banff, Lake Louise, or Field BC regions. In some cases due to conditions, the location may change, this will be discussed in the final logistics email. Be prepared to meet at 8/9 am and expect to finish around 3/4 pm.
Multi-pitch climbing is a great next step if you enjoy ice climbing.
Send me a request and I’ll gladly answer all your questions. Let me show you one of the most beautiful parts of Alberta, Canada, and share with you everything I know about rock climbing!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Rope
- Harness
- Helmet
- Belay and rappel devices
- Quickdraws
- Climbing shoes
Price details
- The price listed is per day for an adult. It does not include 5% GST. Minimum age to join is 5 years old.
- Price per person ages 517: $118.80
- PRICE INCLUDES:
- ACMG/IFMGA certified Guides Maximum 6:1 ratio
- PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Food
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- The rock climbing courses run Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from November to April.
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FAQs
Do I need previous rock climbing experience?
No previous experience is needed! Beginners are welcome to sign up and experience climbing for the first time.
Do I need my own gear?
We will provide all the climbing gear, including harness, helmet and shoes. If you have your own gear, you can bring it.
Do I need to pack food?
Yes! This is a full adventure day, so a lunch, snacks, and at least 1L of water is recommended.
What will I learn during this climbing course?
Some of the topics we'll cover during the climbing course are:
- Risk mitigation & Hazard awareness
- Tying into the rope
- Belaying and Lowering
- Communication between climbing partners
- Movement Climbing Techniques
Where will the climbing course take place?
I want you to have fun at these amazing places in Alberta! There are different venues we can visit, some of them are:
- Sunshine Slabs
- Kid Goat
- Back of the Lake
- The Darkside
- Tunnel Mountain
- The Dome
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
About the guide
Jeff
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Mountain Guide
Alpine Air Adventures is an independent mountain guiding business run by Jeff Bullock. I am a fully certified IFMGA Mountain Guide, with my training and certification through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, and the Canadian Avalanche Association.
We specialize in outdoor Banff adventures including: rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, avalanche courses and improvised rope rescue courses.
Based out of Banff, Alberta, Canada in the heart of the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alpine Air offers everything mountain. My main emphasize is to offer safe and unforgettable Banff adventures to my guests. With the allure of the mountains right at my doorstep I am always keen to take on any adventure and I am excited to have you along. Contact me to begin organizing your dream mountain ascent or descent.
Languages
English
Certificates
ACMG
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.
Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
Cami
Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.
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