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Indoor Climbing Intro (Indoor Step 1)

Indoor climbing is exploding in popularity - and for good reason. Get hooked on this fun and challenging sport in our 2.5-hour introductory course, where you will learn all the basic skills needed to pass a top-rope belay test at any facility in the city. Our certified instructors will guide you every step of the way, helping you build confidence while climbing safely. Whether you are trying something new or looking to develop a new hobby, this is the perfect place to start.
 
Prerequisites: none.
Includes: all climbing gear.

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Indoor Lead Climbing Intro (Indoor Step 2)

Ready to take your climbing to the next level? In this 2.5-hour course, our expert instructors will guide you through your first lead climbing experience. Building on your strong foundation in top-rope climbing and belaying, you will learn the skills and techniques needed to pass a lead belay test at any facility in the city. This is a great introduction to lead climbing indoors or a foundation for taking a full-day course outside. 
 
Prerequisites: A strong foundation in top-rope climbing and belaying, comfortable climbing 5.10 indoors, and it is recommended you have passed a top-rope belay test.
Unsure if you meet these? Contact us at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca before registering.
Includes: all climbing equipment (if needed).

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Indoor Trad Climbing Evenings

Test your gear placements and practice trad climbing skills in a controlled indoor top-rope environment. These non-instructional open climbing sessions permit the use of trad gear on the Outdoor Centre climbing wall, designed with cracks and chocks to simulate outdoor rock. 
Prerequisite: current Outdoor Centre top rope belay test.
Includes: access to climbing wall (free for students/members), and climbing guide where mentioned. Equipment is not included.

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Rock Climbing Intro (Outdoor Step 1)

Spend a day with us and get inspired to make rock climbing a lifelong passion. You’ll stay safe as you learn skills under the guidance of our enthusiastic ACMG-certified instructors. Rock climbing is one of the best sports to get fit, get social, and get outside. Using excellent local crags, our instructors will get you climbing confidently with the proper gear. You'll be set on the right route to becoming a rock climber in no time. Prerequisite: none. Includes: guide and climbing equipment.

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Lead Climbing Intro (Outdoor Step 2)

Do you know the basics of outdoor climbing and want to start leading? Or perhaps you’re already leading indoors? In this 1-day course, our highly-qualified instructors will help you perfect your skills and lead climb with confidence. Learn about guidebook interpretation, route selection and grades, placing protection, clipping and ropework, building belays, climbing movement technique, and rappelling. Prerequisite: Intro to Lead Climbing (indoor) or equivalent experience. Includes: guide and technical climbing equipment (excludes personal climbing equipment).

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Trad Climbing Weekend (Outdoor Step 3)

This 2-day course introduces fundamental skills for trad climbing including equipment options, gear placement, gear anchors, and leading strategies. You'll have the chance to build up to top-roped and supervised leads, and develop the skills to safely lead single-pitch rock climbs of your own. The skills taught in this course carry over into crack, sport, ice, and alpine climbing. Prerequisite: Lead Climbing Intro (outdoor) or equivalent experience. Includes: guide and technical climbing equipment (excludes personal climbing equipment).

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