RPP - Intro Trad Climbing - Friday, Jun 20, 2025

The Basics:
Event Type: Rock Climbing 
Event Location: Kootenay Plains Provincial - Cavalcade Group 5 
Event Starts:   Friday, Jun 20, 2025 05:00 PM  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 05:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Friday, Jun 20, 2025 12:00 AM  
Difficulty Rating:   D4 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Tim Hankinson
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 8
Number Registered So Far:   0 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Come join us for an exciting day of learning the ropes of outdoor trad climbing in beautiful Canmore! This event is perfect for beginners looking to expand their climbing skills beyond the gym walls. Our volunteers will lead you through the basics of setting up gear, placing protection, and making your way up the rock. Get ready to enjoy the fresh air, stunning views, and the thrill of climbing in a natural setting. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your climbing to new heights! . Prerequisites: Previous sport climbing experience. Experience setting and cleaning outdoor rock anchors. Can climb 5.10- comfortably on lead outside.


Once participants are accepted they need to e-transfer $50 to organizer and then they will be added to the trip.  Fees cover cost of camping, costs for leaders, and group gear costs.


Friday - Drive the camping

Saturday - Climb

Sunday - Climb and drive back to Edmonton

If you need a ride or want to carpool please reach out to us


Required Items to Bring:

Bring your own food and camping gear

Hiking gear

Climbing shoes

Climbing harness

belay device (reverso or ATC guide style)

Chalk Bag

Anchor Set (Example below)

Locking Carabiner (munter) qty 2

Locking Carabiner qty 2

Gate carabiner qty 2

Dynex Anchor 120cm qty 1

PAS qty 1

Hollow Block 19" qty 1

Short Prussic 7mm 1.5m qty 1

Long Prussic 7mm 5m qty 1

A few alpine draws


Recommended Items to Bring:

Rope

Quickdraws (alpine draws)

Some trad gear

First Aid Kit

Route Book/Description (David Thompson Climbing Guide Book)


How to Get There:
Event Directions:  

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bJ6cz3KWJGtsSnN18

 



Cancellation Policy
You can view our cancellation policy here.

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The trip coordinator needs to review and accept your application for this event. Add yourself to the waiting list here.

Never (not until the event has passed) 
2 Days Before Event  
7 Days Before Event