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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 entry level 1 day 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. Depending on interests and timing, you will also get the oportunity to learn about personalized movement skills and rappelling while climbing as much rock as possible.
Rock Climbing Essentials
Bring some awareness to your growing skills, the focus of this 2-day course is to convey the basic standards for outdoor top roping climbing practices and to introduce lead and multi-pitch climbing safety.
Join this course and be “in the know” on how to get started and established at your local crag. Some of the skills covered include; general crag safety, anchor construction, rappelling, basic rope handling, movement skills, lead belaying and much more.
Advanced Rock Climbing
This course is designed for intermediate to advanced climbers seeking a broader rock climbing skill set.
This 2 day program provides a safe learning environment to continue refining your skills and bring them to the next level. Topics include improvise anchors and belay systems, advance movement skills, lead and multi-pitch climbing, traditional climbing and much more.
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.
