Rock Climbing Adventure: Beginner

The Course:

This program is designed as an introduction to the exhilarating sport of Rock Climbing. Designed for families with kids' or friends looking to try a new experience, this program gives participants the chance to try a variety of climbs and develop their skills from a beginner level.

Families with kids under 10 check out our half day program.

Safety is our top priority, we will go to a local climbing area and participants will have the opportunity to climb a variety of routes with our guides.

You will learn the basic skills to rock climb outdoors including:

• Hazard awareness and risk mitigation
• Tying in to the rope
• Belaying and Lowering
• Communication between climbing partner
• Climbing Movement techniques

As always, your guide will customize the program to suit the skills and abilities of the group !

The Day:

• Meet your guide at our office in Banff at 7:45am to get geared up
• Climb with our guides for the day, about 8 - 4pm (transportation to climbing area is not provided)
• Enjoy beautiful scenery in locations such as Sunshine Crags and Grassi Lakes!

A detailed course package will be emailed 3 days prior to course commencement.

If you have an exceptional experience and would like to leave a tip for your guide, 10-15% is a customary amount. You can pay with cash or contact the AAA office directly to arrange.

• Please read and review our waiver prior to booking.
• Cancellation Insurance is available through the Simpson Group
• All of our guides have undergone training and evaluation by the ACMG, meeting the established criteria of a globally acknowledged professional organization.

Not sure which program is best for you? Take a look at our Course Progression Map.