Private Rock Climbing

Locations

There are several great and scenic rock climbing instruction areas that can be readily accessed for daily lessons, they include: 

Banff Rundle Rock: Next to the Banff Springs Golf Course. A great spot for first time rock climbers, especially younger children. Suitable for full and half day climbing. Nearby Rundle Ridge allows for an easy multi-pitch climb and rappel for those with a whole day.

Zygote Crag:  20 minute drive from Canmore. Good beginner location for a full or half-day of climbing with some challenging short climbs to finish on.

Yamnuska: 20 minutes drive from Canmore. Excellent beginner location for full or half-days..

Wasootch Creek: 40 minute drive from Canmore. Good variety of climbs, due to driving times this location is more suitable for full-day programs.

Lake Louise: A spectacular and famous climbing crag at the head of Lake Louise. An excellent location for those with some previous climbing experience. Due to driving and approach times available for full-day climbing only.

Sport Climbing Crags: For those with previous gym and sport experience there are a multitude of crags especially around Canmore but also including Lake Louise.

Meeting Place & Time

We will arrange this with you when you book.

Instructors & Instruction Ratios

Instructors are certified guides licensed to operate in the National and Provincial Parks. They are certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. 

The maximum instructor to client ratio for instruction is 1:6

Meeting Place & Time

We will arrange this with you when you book.

Transportation

Transportation is not usually included. Clients generally provide transportation for the guide. If there is a vehicle available, Yamnuska can provide transportation for a pick-up in Banff or Canmore at an additional cost of $50 plus a fuel surcharge if climbing anywhere other than Rundle Rock.

What you need to bring

• Lunch / snack and plenty to drink,
• Day pack,
• Rain gear,
• Clothing allowing for easy and complete range of movement,
• Warm weather gear as necessary for season,
• Running shoes or hiking boots.

Please email or call the Yamnuska office at 1 866 678 4164 (Canada USA only), +1 403 678 4164, or local 403 678 4164. Full payment required on registration.

Detailed booking instructions and conditions.

Please note that you will be required to sign our waiver before commencing the program. Please view our sample waiver copy.

In most areas there is no fee for rescue. In the National Parks you must have a valid entry pass to qualify for free rescue. You can obtain this on entry to the Parks. In Assiniboine and other British Columbia Parks you may be liable for the cost of rescue. In this case you need insurance to cover rescue. If in doubt consult us to check whether or not you will need this.

Yamnuska offers an "Adventure Travel Protection Plan" through Travel Guard insurance. This plan offers comprehensive coverage for all your travel needs including trip cancellation/interruption, emergency medical expenses, and personal effects loss. For more information and to purchase this coverage visit Travel Guard's website.