Advanced Skills Week

This full 7 day course of intense instruction and adventure will leave you with a basic skill and understanding level for all types of rock climbing. Starting with sport climbing and anchor building, we will progress to traditional gear climbing and multipitch climbing by the end of the week. The two multipitch days will be done at a guiding ratio of 2:1 to allow all participants to challenge themselves at their individual skill level.

Prerequisites:

Some previous experience and basic ropework and belaying skills are required to take this course. For those with no previous experience or who want a refresher, the two day Top Roping & Anchor Building Course can be taken on the Thursday/Friday immediately prior to this course.

Sample Agenda

Day 1:We will head out to Kootenay Plains for a morning reviewing basic knots, belays, anchors, and climbing skills. In the afternoon we will focus on sport climbing skills and get everybody doing a bit of leading.
Day 2: Out to the Waterknot Wall for a full day of sport climbing. Some of the more advanced ropework needed to safely enjoy these routes will also be covered.
Day 3-5: Once everybody is comfortable with sport climbing skills, we will begin to learn the art of gear placements and gear anchor building. Using a variety of crags and rock types, everyone will have the opportunity to complete a number of traditional gear leads under the close supervision of COE guides. Some possible crags include: Boundary Bluffs, Hidden Quartzite and Rampart Creek.
Day 6+7:For the final two days we will split into groups of two guest and one guide for some multipitch adventures. The first day will be spent on bolted multipitch routes at Abraham Slabs where everyone will get the chance to lead on these 100+ meter climbs. On the final day the objective will be selected to meet the needs and desires of each group. Some possibilities include the incredible 250 meter quartzite cliffs of Mt Wilson or Alpine Rock Routes on Mt Abraham

Instructors

Instructors of these courses are expert rock climbers and ACMG guides who have vast experience and knowledge in the mountain environment. They have many years experience helping new climbers learn the skills needed to enjoy this great sport.
Learn more about Custom Outdoor Experience Guides.

Other important details...

Equipment List of things you will need to bring

COE Logistics Package info on the lodge, meals, getting here, etc...

rock lead climbing course

Learning to Sport Climb

Dates

TBA

Registration deadline 2 weeks before course start date

Cost

7 days: $1167 + GST (=$1225)

This includes:

Home Cooked Meals
Accommodation in our Lodge
Instruction including two 2:1 ratio guided days
Group Climbing Gear

Add-on guiding days available for 1 guest/guide at $350/day and for 2 guests/guide at $200 each/day

Sign Me Up!

Fill out the Adult Course Registration Form and email it or fax it to us. with a deposit of $100/person. Be prepared to fill out a Waiver Form when you arrive.

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