Climbing Courses Summer 2011
The diversity of the sport of climbing is showcased here at the Outdoor Centre!
Don't think that climbing is a fair-weather sport - we have different forms for all interests, including ice climbing and caving.
Of course, there are always our indoor climbing wall and bouldering facilities.
Courses include specialty skill-building courses, and those designed especially for women and for youth.
Are you looking to book the wall privately for a group or a birthday party? Contact climb@ucalgary.ca
Skill Building Courses
All courses include: instruction and climbing gear.
Anchor Building
Learn how to build safe climbing anchors using natural and fixed protection—a must for both traditional and sport climbers. Our unique wall is the perfect place to learn how to build and evaluate anchors. Prerequisite: Intro to Climbing or previous climbing experience. Handout included.
Saturday: March 26 or April 30
8:30 - 12:30 pm
CLH100 - $90.00
Leading Sport & Gear Climbs
Choose from one of these courses to learn how to lead safely on bolted sport routes or with traditional gear. Topics include racking up, rope management, lead strategies, lead belaying and more. Prerequisite: Anchor Building course or experience building a variety of anchors.
Tuesday: April 19 - 7;30 - 10:30 pm
Saturday: May 14- 8:30 - 11:30 am
CLL100 -$75.00
Rock Rescue
Accidents do happen—are you prepared? Be proactive and familiarize yourself with valuable self-rescue techniques. You’ll review rappelling systems, tying off belays, ascending a fixed line as well as raises and lowers. This is a must for all outdoor climbers! A step by step handout is included.
Saturday May 28
8:30 - 12:30 pm
CLL300 - $90
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