All Courses
Join one of our scheduled climbing courses below or create your own custom trip! Email us at info@cdnalpine.com to book!
ROCK CLIMBING COURSES
Introductory Rock Climbing – 2 days of fun and excitement learning the basics of rock climbing & rappelling! Courses take place in the Canmore/Banff/Kananaskis area. 2 days. $325. Maximum 6 participants.
DATES 2023: June 17-18th, Aug 17-18th, Sep 2-3rd
Sport Lead Course – 2 days learning to lead bolted rock climbs. The goal of this course is to help you become a self-sufficient and safe sport climber. Courses take place in the Canmore/Banff/Kananaskis area. 2 days. $375. Maximum 5 participants.
DATES 2023: May 6-7th, May 27-28th, July 19-20th, Aug 19-20th, Sep 16-17th
Rock Skills Course – 3 days of rock climbing skills for those who have tried climbing and want to become safe and independent climbers! Intro rock course or lots of gym climbing experience required. 3 days. $625. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2023: June 19-21st, July 24-26th
Trad Climbing Course – 2 days of learning to lead traditional gear climbs! Emphasis will be on proper placement of nuts and cams for protection & anchor building. Very small group sizes allow us to tailor the instruction to meet your level of skill & ambition! 2 days. $395. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2023: May 13-14th, July 8-9th(FULL), Aug 26-27th
Advanced Rock Skills Week – 5 day course for experienced sport climbers wanting to get into harder routes, trad climbing and multipitch! 5 days. $1195. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2023: May 29-June 2nd, Aug 21-25th
MOUNTAINEERING COURSES
Glacier Travel Course – Should be considered mandatory training for anyone who plans on climbing or skiing in glaciated terrain. Choose from a scheduled weekend course or arrange your own. 2 days. $365. Maximum 6 participants.
DATES 2023: May 20-21st, June 3-4th, June 10-11th, June 24-25th, July 1-2nd(FULL), Sep 9-10th, Sep 23-24th, Sep 30-Oct 1st
Alpine Skills Course – 5 day mountaineering course designed to help you learn the skills needed to become a self-sufficient mountaineer. 5 days. $1295. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2023: June 12-16th(FULL), July 3-7th(FULL), Sep 11-15th(FULL)
ICE CLIMBING COURSES
Introductory Ice Climbing Weekends – Never swung an ice axe? This is the place to start! No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and a sense of adventure. Ice climbing is a sport that you may just fall in love with and the Canadian Rockies have the best ice in the world! 2 days. $365. Maximum 6 participants
DATES 2023: Mar 18-19th(FULL); Mar 25-26th
Intermediate Ice Climbing Weekends – The next step for those who have ice climbed a few times and want to improve their skills! 2 days. $425. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2023/24: Dec 16-17th, 2023; Jan 27-28th, 2024; Feb 10-11th, 2024; Mar 9-10th, 2024
Mixed Climbing Weekends – Mixed climbing has exploded in popularity in the last few years! This course will give you the skills to enjoy the mixed climbing & drytooling crags! 2 days. $425. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2023/24: Nov 4-5th, 2023; Nov 18-19th, 2023; Feb 17-18th, 2024
Ice Skills Clinics – If you have done a bunch of ice climbing and want to improve your skills while progressing onto steeper climbs, this course is designed for you! Very small group sizes allow us to provide instruction that matches your skills and goals. 2 days. $425. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2023/24: Nov 25-26th, 2023; Jan 20-21st, 2024; Feb 24-25th, 2024
Ice Skills Week – The ultimate 5 day ice climbing course for anyone with a bit of experience who wants to become a safe & skilled ice climber. Includes multipitch & lead climbing skills! 5 days. $1245. Maximum 4 participants.
DATES 2023/24: Dec 11-15th, 2023; Dec 18-22nd, 2023; Jan 29-Feb 2nd, 2024; Feb 12-16th, 2024