Product Description

Rock Review, Banff May 19-20th 2018

This 2 day course has emphasis on reviewing and introducing skills for people who want to lead climb safely at the crags. We will discuss leading techniques, belaying techniques, setting up top rope anchors and how to clean them safely, rappelling, proper communication and of course do some climbing. This is a great course for the first time outside lead climber or as an early season refresher. This is a Bow Valley based course, Canmore/Banff.

Add 2 more days to focus on traditional climbing.

Additional Information

Course Dates	May 20-21st, 2017
What's Included	Certified Mountain Guide Use of technical group gear
Gear List	• LONG PANTS to climb in. These should be wool/nylon blend or Scheoller material • Light SHIRT or T-SHIRT. • Wool or fleece LONG SLEEVE SHIRT. • Heavyweight fleece or insulated/down JACKET. • Water proof OUTER JACKET with hood (Gore-Tex). • Waterproof OUTER PANTS, preferably with side zips on legs. • Light weight GLOVES. • WARM HAT/TOUQUE • NECK TUBE/BELLACLAVA EQUIPMENT LIST You will need to bring: • APPROACH SHOES OR LIGHT WEIGHT BOOTS • BACKPACK: Large enough to carry spare clothing, lunch, water and climbing gear. Approx. 40 liters • CLIMBING HARNESS • ROCK CLIMBING SHOES, comfy shoes for all day use • CLIMBING HELMET • CHALK BAG • BELAY DEVICE WITH LOCKING CARIBINER • SUNGLASSES with good UV protection • SUN CREAM. • Lip Sun Cream. • HEADLAMP with fresh batteries. • WATERBOTTLE (1L minimum). • LUNCH for long day out in the mountains • POCKET KNIFE. • BLISTER KIT (‘moleskin’, ‘Second Skin’) • CAMERA • TREKKING POLE or old SKI POLE, optional
Insurance	We highly recommend purchasing Trip Cancellation Insurance