Traditional Climbing

Traditional Climbing

from CA$214.00

Rack up, break out the high top shoes, and get ready to send it old school! Start with the basics of gear placement and assessment, learn crack climbing skills, and learn a variety of anchor building techniques.

Spring Dates:
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Register for a group course OR make a booking request for a private, semi private or custom group booking


Trad Basics

Group  $214    2025 DATES COMING SOON

Private [1:1]  $379.00    |    Semi [1:2]  $529.00  |   Custom group $775 for 4, $95 for each additional participant

Learn the techniques for single pitch crack climbing and get hands-on experience practising placing and assessing trad gear.  To get the most out of this course, participants should have some outdoor lead experience.

  • Equipment considerations; taping, the Rockies Standard Rack, additional must-haves

  • Pro[tection]: placing and assessing natural, passive & active

  • Techniques for cracks; jamming, resting, and mental skills

  • Building trad anchors

  • Rope management; traverses, reducing drag, protecting the second


Includes

ACMG certified guide, outdoor climbing equipment, personal climbing equipment (if required)

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

Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the trip 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.