Skaha Climbing Festival

ACMG Womens' 2-Day Clinic / Top Roping, Rappelling & Sport Lead Climbing

This is the perfect course for gym climbers wanting to safely transition into outdoor climbing.

Your professional Association of Canadian Mountain Guide will introduce you to the basic fundamentals of top rope climbing, sport lead climbing and rappelling.

SOLD OUT / Saturday, May 28 & Sunday, May 29, 2022 - Skaha Bluffs

8:00 am - 4:30 pm Daily

Prerequisites: Experienced indoor top-rope or lead climber.

Minimum Class Size: 3:1 / Maximum Class Size: 4:1

All equipment included;

Helmets, Backpacks, Harnesses, Chalk Bags, Rock Shoes, Ropes, Tarps, Lead Racks, Anchor Kits, Hardware, etc..

10% of course Fees will be donated to the SKAHA BLUFFS PARK WATCH SOCIETY

Topics Include

  • Product knowledge
  • Proper use and care of equipment
  • Cliff edge protocol
  • Harnesses, Knots & Rope Management
  • Communication
  • Top-rope anchor construction
  • Anchor systems
  • Belay systems
  • Dynamic lead belays
  • Rock climbing movement skills
  • Sport lead climbing
  • Lead climbing strategies
  • Back-clipping & Z-clipping
  • Clipping quick-draws
  • Rappels using a back-up system

Rates

Cost: $350
Ratio: 3:1 Min / 4:1 Max
# of Days: 2
Duration: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Daily
Prerequisite: Yes

Experienced indoor top-rope or lead climber.

Next season's course dates coming soon.