Rock Climbing Adventure in Banff: Beginner

7 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

The Rock Experience program is designed to offer a unique rock climbing experience to people of all abilities. Our guides are incredible instructors, skilled climbers, and fun to be around. They are certified to the highest standards in the industry by the ACMG/IFMGA. For beginners, the guides will review all of the basic safety systems and demonstrate proper climbing technique. For guests with intermediate climbing skills, the guides will work on advanced movement skills and other rope techniques such as rappelling. For guests with advanced climbing skills, the guides will offer expert level instruction to keep you engaged - be prepared for steep climbing technique lessons, mock leading, building anchors and rigging rappel systems.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 8)

1 place

7 hrs duration

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 ask about 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.

It's a 1 day program with a safety oriented approach, focused on getting you as much climbing as you can handle! The program is suitable for anyone, regardless of your previous experience.
The guides will begin with the basics, but can discuss more advanced topics as well.

Topics covered include:
-Site safety and awareness
-Overhead hazard recognition
-Belaying top rope and lead climbers
-Climbing technique

Additional topics may include:
-Steeper Rock techniques
-Using and setting quick draws on bolts
-Building top rope anchors
-Mock leads and rappelling

Points of Interest

Banff National Park

What's Included

INCLUDED

All climbing gear, helmet, harness, climbing shoes, ropes, belay devices

NOT INCLUDED

Private transportation
Lunch

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

7:45 AM

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.9

19 total reviews

Rating Distribution

Starting from

CA$149.99

per person

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Rock Climbing Adventure in Banff: Beginner