Rock Climbing Courses

Summit Mountain Guides offers day and multi-day rock climbing courses for intermediate to advance climbers near Nelson, BC and Western Canada. For specific information, browse our programs on the left side of your screen and below. Please contact us for more information.

Intro to Rock Climbing

Expose yourself to this rewarding activity! This entry level course is for families, groups and individuals wishing to safely learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing.

Topics covered include basic movement skills, equipment use, top rope climbing techniques and general crag safety.

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Rock Transition

This program is specially designed for gym climbers interested in making a safe transition to outdoor rock climbing.

Join this course and safely learn how to get started and established at your local crag.

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Advanced Rock Climbing

This course is designed for intermediate to advanced climbers seeking a broader rock climbing skill set.

This two day program provides a safe learning environment to continue refining your skills and bring them to the next level.

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Rock Rescue

This 1 day course is an introduction to improvised rock climbing rescue.

Topics include rope ascending, escaping the belay, load transfers, raising and lowering systems along with troubleshooting various scenarios.  Intermediate to advance climbers welcome.

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