Introduction to Rock Climbing Half & Full day, public or private
Overview
The Rock Experience program is designed to offer a unique rock climbing experience to people of all abilities.
Our guides are incredible instructors, skilled climbers, and fun to be around. They are certified to the highest standards in the industry by the ACMG/IFMGA.
For beginners, the guides will review all of the basic safety systems and demonstrate proper climbing technique. For guests with intermediate climbing skills, the guides will work on advanced movement skills and other rope techniques such as rappelling. For guests with advanced climbing skills, the guides will offer expert level instruction to keep you engaged - be prepared for steep climbing technique lessons, mock leading, building anchors and rigging rappel systems.
Our guides are incredible instructors, skilled climbers, and fun to be around. They are certified to the highest standards in the industry by the ACMG/IFMGA.
For beginners, the guides will review all of the basic safety systems and demonstrate proper climbing technique. For guests with intermediate climbing skills, the guides will work on advanced movement skills and other rope techniques such as rappelling. For guests with advanced climbing skills, the guides will offer expert level instruction to keep you engaged - be prepared for steep climbing technique lessons, mock leading, building anchors and rigging rappel systems.
Inclusions
- All climbing gear, helmet, harness, climbing shoes, ropes, belay devices
What to expect
Itinerary
This program is designed as an introduction to the exhilarating sport of Rock Climbing. Designed for families with kids' or friends looking to try a new experience, this program gives participants the chance to try a variety of climbs and develop their skills from a beginner level.
Families with kids under 10 ask about our half day program.
Safety is our top priority, we will go to a local climbing area and participants will have the opportunity to climb a variety of routes with our guides.
It's a 1 day program with a safety oriented approach, focused on getting you as much climbing as you can handle! The program is suitable for anyone, regardless of your previous experience.
The guides will begin with the basics, but can discuss more advanced topics as well.
Topics covered include:
-Site safety and awareness
-Overhead hazard recognition
-Belaying top rope and lead climbers
-Climbing technique
Additional topics may include:
-Steeper Rock techniques
-Using and setting quick draws on bolts
-Building top rope anchors
-Mock leads and rappelling
Stop At:
• Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
This program is designed as an introduction to the exhilarating sport of Rock Climbing. Designed for families with kids' or friends looking to try a new experience, this program gives participants the chance to try a variety of climbs and develop their skills from a beginner level.
Families with kids under 10 ask about our half day program.
Safety is our top priority, we will go to a local climbing area and participants will have the opportunity to climb a variety of routes with our guides.
It's a 1 day program with a safety oriented approach, focused on getting you as much climbing as you can handle! The program is suitable for anyone, regardless of your previous experience.
The guides will begin with the basics, but can discuss more advanced topics as well.
Topics covered include:
-Site safety and awareness
-Overhead hazard recognition
-Belaying top rope and lead climbers
-Climbing technique
Additional topics may include:
-Steeper Rock techniques
-Using and setting quick draws on bolts
-Building top rope anchors
-Mock leads and rappelling
Stop At:
• Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Alyssa_G
August 2022
This experience was one for the books. Dustin was an excellent mentor and his experience and knowledge of climbing and the location was second to none. The best part is this experience is for anyone! If you've climbed before or not, you're going to learn the ropes (no pun intended) and have the m...
This experience was one for the books. Dustin was an excellent mentor and his experience and knowledge of climbing and the location was second to none. The best part is this experience is for anyone! If you've climbed before or not, you're going to learn the ropes (no pun intended) and have the most fun outdoors. (:Gloria_K
July 2022
Austin was our guide and my family had a great time! He was very patient in helping my 9 year old daughter have a positive experience. My 12 year old daughter had an awesome time and was the reason we chose to do rock climbing again! The only recommendation I would make is to have the climbers...
Austin was our guide and my family had a great time! He was very patient in helping my 9 year old daughter have a positive experience. My 12 year old daughter had an awesome time and was the reason we chose to do rock climbing again! The only recommendation I would make is to have the climbers fitted for shoes before meeting at the climbing site. There were limited sizing for shoes brought to the climbing site. My husband wears a size 8 and his option was 7.5 or 8.5. He wore the smaller shoes which were very uncomfortable even without socks. The 8.5 were too big even with socks. With the smaller shoe, he had to take them off right after each climb and put back on before each climb. There were 4 climbers in our family and 5 climbers in our group. The same thing happened to my older daughter except she chose to size up but that meant her toes couldn’t reach the tip of her shoe which made it harder for her to climb using her toes where needed. She is a strong climber so made the most of it and still had fun. Perhaps consider having your guests provide their shoe size in advance if not doing shoe fitting before heading out to climbing area. We’ve climbed with another company before and all climbers were properly fitted for everything before we headed out. I took one star off for the limited shoe sizes available on this experience. Otherwise, we all had a great time and would do it again but ask about shoe sizing in advance next time!Amanda_W
August 2021
Austin was an awesome guide so very laid back and knowledgeable. Even when I felt stuck he gave ideas and got me up the wall.
Austin was an awesome guide so very laid back and knowledgeable. Even when I felt stuck he gave ideas and got me up the wall.Jess_Carra96
July 2021
Rock Climbing Experience I loved my rock climbing session with Jacob. He is an amazing instructor, he showed me the techniques I needed to get better at rock climbing. I climbed 6 walls (5:4, 5:5 5:6, 5:7, 5:8, and 5:9 of difficulty in the Sunshine Rock I highly recommend Jacob to anyone who w...
Rock Climbing Experience I loved my rock climbing session with Jacob. He is an amazing instructor, he showed me the techniques I needed to get better at rock climbing. I climbed 6 walls (5:4, 5:5 5:6, 5:7, 5:8, and 5:9 of difficulty in the Sunshine Rock I highly recommend Jacob to anyone who wants to learn how to rock climb quickly, he is an expert. He went above and beyond with his climbing techniques.nikstravels123
July 2021
We did the Introduction to Rock Climbing on July 2 and could not have been happier. Our guide was Jacob and he really went above and beyond to give us a great climbing day. He was very informative and taught us a lot. We got lots of climbs in. He really had a great way of pushing you, but in ...
We did the Introduction to Rock Climbing on July 2 and could not have been happier. Our guide was Jacob and he really went above and beyond to give us a great climbing day. He was very informative and taught us a lot. We got lots of climbs in. He really had a great way of pushing you, but in a kind and safe way. The final climb I did for the day he really gave me the mental push I needed part was up and it felt so amazing when I finished it. I was there with my teenage nephew who did many more climbs than I did and I loved watching him learn from Jacob. We both really trusted him. I want to emphasize the safety aspect of the day and how much was done at all times to ensure the safety of our group. We both very much loved the day and would definitely do it again.Sierra Y
September 2019
My boyfriend had told me his dream was to climb the face of Mount Yamnuska. Technically it was well above our ability. While we might be able to handle the actual climbing, route finding and placing trad gear was another thing. I contacted Jeff in May to ask if it was possible (thinking it would...
My boyfriend had told me his dream was to climb the face of Mount Yamnuska. Technically it was well above our ability. While we might be able to handle the actual climbing, route finding and placing trad gear was another thing. I contacted Jeff in May to ask if it was possible (thinking it would be an incredible birthday gift). I gave Jeff a rundown of our climbing abilities and objectives. He let me know it would definitely be doable, and gave me three routes to research and decide between. A week before our adventure (now September) Jeff contacted us to confirm the details. He also mentioned that the weather wasn't looking great, and gave three extra route options further west out of the weather window. The day before Jeff got in touch again to confirm the route we would do (the weather had shifted - we could do Yam). I appreciated that even if Yamnuska hadn't worked out, Jeff had thought of a few great alternatives. We met up with our guide Christian early on Saturday morning. He reviewed our gear in the parking lot, and helped us make final decisions about what to bring. Christian was a fantastic guide. Calm and patient, we always felt safe. My boyfriend and I are both interested in learning more about climbing, so Christian would take the time to explain certain knots, belay techniques and trad gear. Plus, Christian was fun! We had an incredible day. The route picked for us (Western Union, 5 pitches, 200m, 5.8) was perfect for our ability level. It pushed me, without being so difficult as to be frustrating. I am so excited to drive past Mount Yamnuska on a regular basis an be able to say I climbed it. We will be booking again with Alpine Air Adventures.