Introducing a weekend of Climbing Clinics and Activities, the perfect opportunity to brush off some old climbing skills, or learn something new!
Friday, May 24
9am Gear Anchors Clinic 4hrs ($125/person)
Learn to build solid anchors using traditional gear. Some previous trad experience recommended.
1pm Trad Mentoring Session 4hrs ($150/person)
Work on trad skills, and get feedback and tips while placing gear, working on short routes and building anchors. Climbers should have previous trad climbing experience.
5pm Climbing Knot Clinic 2hrs ($30/person)
Learn a variety of useful climbing knots, and look at the cord and webbing used to tie them. No prerequisites, materials provided.
Saturday, May 25
9am and 12pm Try Climbing 2.5hrs ($75/person)
Explore the adventure of outdoor rock climbing, and scale a steep cliff face. No previous experience required, all climbing gear provided.
9am Sport Anchor Cleaning Clinic 4hrs ($125/person)
Learn or review cleaning sport anchors several ways, and discuss common challenges when cleaning sport routes. Climbers should have lead experience.
1pm Falling Clinic 4hrs ($150/person)
This clinic focuses on taking and catching lead falls, practicing skills in a supportive environment, and discussing risk management. Not for new lead climbers.
4pm Top-rope Meet-up 4hrs ($80/person)
A chance for climbers with previous outdoor climbing experience to meet-up, practice skills and climb with supervision from an On The Rocks guide.
Sunday, May 26
9am Try Climbing 2.5hrs ($75/person)
Explore the adventure of outdoor rock climbing, and scale a steep cliff face. No previous experience required, all climbing gear provided.
12pm Try Rappelling ($75/person)
Experience the excitement of descending a vertical cliff. Learn rappelling technique from a guide, then put it into practice on the cliff!
4pm Rescue Knots Clinic 2hrs ($30/person)
Learn a variety of useful knots used in self-rescue. Knowledge of basic climbing knots is helpful. Materials are provided.
Monday, May 27
9am Multi-pitch Efficiency Clinic 4hrs ($125/person)
Save time and frustration when multi-pitch climbing by streamlining transitions and avoiding common issues. Climbers should have some multi-pitch experience.
1pm Anchor Building Refresher 4hrs ($100/person)
Brush up your anchor building skills and build confidence setting up top-ropes. Climbers should have previous anchor building experience.
All prices include tax and any required equipment. There is a small additional fee to enter the park at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area.
Hope to see you there!