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Intro to Rock Climbing
May 25&26, 2013
Nelson Rock Crag
Rock Rescue
June 9, 2013
Nelson
Advanced Rock
May 25&26, 2013
Nelson, B.C
Gimli Peak Guided
June 29&30, 2013
Valhalla Provincial Park
Snow & Ice Course
July 14*,15-17,2013
Kokanee Hut
Introduction to Mountaineering
July 14*-18, 2013
Kokanee Glacier
Hiking Trek
July 19-22, 2013
Drinnon to Gimli traverse
Bugaboo Rock
Aug. 1-5, 2013
Bugaboo Glacier Hut
Backpacking Trip
July 15-18, 2013
Kokanee Alpine
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Rock Climbing Courses
Maximize your learning potential, join one of our multi-level rock climbing courses…
Throughout the summer months, Summit Mountain Guides offers rock climbing courses in the Nelson area, Squamish, the Canadian Rockies, Skaha and a variety of other BC interior rock climbing destination. Please browse some of regular venues below or contact us for a custom trip and more information.
Whether you are interested in trying this exciting activity or have a specific learning goal we offer beginner to advanced rock climbing courses for individuals, families and groups.
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Expose yourself to this rewarding activity! This 1 to 2 day beginner program is for families, groups and individuals wishing to safely learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing.
Topics covered include basic climbing knots, movement skills, equipment use, top rope climbing techniques and general crag safety.
On the two day program, you will learn personalized movement skills, basic anchor construction and rappelling while climbing as much rock as possible.
Advanced Rock Climbing
The “Rock Skills Series” is the centerpiece of our advanced rock climbing programs. It is a 1 to 3 day comprehensive series designed for intermediate to advance climbers interested in broadening their skills.
Some of the skills covered through the Rock Skills Series include: Lead Climbing & Advanced Movement Skills, Traditional Equipment & Improvised Anchors and Multi-Pitch Climbing Systems.
Whether you are interested in a particular skill or want to tackle the 3 day series, you will learn modern climbing methods from qualified instructors in a safe environment.
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. It is best suited for Intermediate to advance climbers.
A second day focusing on more advanced rock rescue skills is also available, Contact us for more information
