CONTACT:
info@cdnalpine.com
Box 40087
Canmore, AB
T1W 3H9
[About our Guides]
[Prices & Booking]
Trad Course Blog posting:
July 2010
Aug 2009
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If you want to learn how to lead traditional gear protected rock climbs, this course is
designed for you! Very small group sizes (max 4) allows us to provide personalized
instruction that matches your skill and ambition level and provides a highly
enjoyable weekend for all. During the course everyone will have lots of opportunities to
lead trad climbs ranging from 5.3 to as hard as you like!
Dates 2011: 2011 dates not yet available.
Cost: $300 + GST
Maximum Group Size: 4
Meeting Spot & Time: 8:00am in Canmore (details will be sent out upon registration)
Custom Dates: Available May - October for groups of 1 to 20. Inquire for pricing.
To Register:
- A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to book your spot on this course. E-mail us (info@cdnalpine.com)
and we will provide you with an electronic invoice which can be paid online, easily and securely, using a credit card or PayPal account.
Alternately, mail us a cheque for $100. (Canadian Rockies Alpine Guides, Box 40087, Canmore, AB, T1W 3H9)
- Remainder is due 2 weeks before course and can be paid using the same methods.
Prerequisites: Must have prior outdoor rock climbing experience including leading bolt protected sport climbs. If you have no lead climbing experience, consider taking our Sport Climbing Course to get you started.
Agenda
Day 1 & 2 - On this course your guide will strive to provide each
participant with instruction that is most relevant to his or her skill level.
Therefore, it is impossible to provide an exact agenda, but there will be 2 full
days of climbing in the Canmore, Banff & Lake Louise area. Emphasis will be on
proper placement of nuts & cams, anchor building, natural anchors, and other trad climbing considerations.
Topics such as multipitch skills, basic self-rescue, and use of pitons can also be practiced.
Optional Day 3 - Multipitch Ascent: Course participants can add on a day of multipitch climbing in groups of 1 or 2 people. On the day after the course, this is offered at the discounted rate of $350 for 1 person, $200 each for 2 people. Please request this option in advance. See the[rock] page for more information on guided ascents.
Gear List
Group gear such as ropes, carabiners, and cams will be provided by Canadian Rockies Alpine Guides. Use of all personal climbing gear can also be provided at no extra charge.
- Small Pack (20 + litres) - available for loan
- Rock Climbing Shoes - available for loan
- Harness - available for loan
- Helmet - available for loan
- Hiking shoes or boots
- Warm sweater or jacket
- Rain Jacket
- Water Bottle
- Lunch
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