Events & Clinics Information

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Clean Up & Climb

$35/person, half day community work & half day climbing

2025 DATE COMING SOON

Whether you're new to climbing, or looking for a fun way to give back to the climbing community- this event is for you! We will spend a half day doing environmental stewardship & safety work, at a climb crag in Kananaskis or Bow Valley. Then we get to spend the remainder of the day top rope climbing.

• Crag safety assessment - bolts and anchors, overhead and crag base hazards, loose rock

• Trash pick up parking lot, trail, and around the crag

• Top rope climbing

• Meet people in the climbing community!

Includes: ACMG certified guide, climbing equipment, $25 TABVAR membership

Belay skills are not taught during this event, but volunteers will be available to belay you if you do not have these skills

Bolting Clinic

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This one day bolting clinic will cover the how-to’s of making bomber Glue-in bolt placements. Learn the different applications of bolt types and glues, gear recommendations, how to remove old hardware, as well as the local standards for bomber placements.  Although this clinic will be geared toward bolting in a caving environment, the skills are applicable to rock climb development as well. All profit from the registration fee will be donated to TABVAR to go towards route maintenance & development in the Bow Valley.

• Glue-ins; their advantages, disadvantages, & limitations.

• Types and applications of glues and glue-in bolts, and their installation

• Removable bolts (concrete screws)

• Recommended gear

• Removal of old hardware

• Hands-on experience

Booking Confirmation and Itinerary

After registering for a course or completing a custom booking request you will receive an email confirmation and an itinerary for the course.  A pre-trip emailed will be sent 2-3 days prior to the course/confirmed booking date to confirm location, meeting place and time, and any weather or conditions considerations.

Transportation

Program participants are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the course location.

Weather and Cancellation Policy

All programs will run as scheduled unless weather conditions are deemed to be a risk to the group. Participants should pack appropriate clothing for all possible weather conditions and for extended time outdoors.

Liability and Safety considerations

Warning: Climbing is inherently dangerous. All participants will be required to complete an online waiver before participating in this program. We strongly encourage you to read through this legal document in its entirety and ensure that you understand the potential risk before signing. If you have any questions about the waiver or how we plan to manage risk, please reach out to us as soon as possible. Learn more about our terms, conditions and complete the waiver here.