Daily Rock Climbing Tour

All guests will be set up with gear and equipment upon arrival at our climbing location in Banff. Guests will receive an introduction to movement on rock before we introduce basic belay systems and belay calls. Guests will then receive movement training on 'top roped' climbs, finishing up the morning with some rapelling and lowering. This will be a thrilling day!

At our climbing location we have a very beginner slab to a steeper pitch. Everyone will climb to their capability and your skills will definitely improve.

If you are an experienced climber, we offer more advanced instruction and multi-pitch rock climbing. Please see our Private Rock Climbing or Guided Climbs pages.

Meeting Time and Place

If you are staying in Canmore, register at our office at 7:30am. We depart promptly at 7:45am. The Yamnuska office is located at 200, 50 Lincoln Park, Canmore. See this map for location.

If you are staying in Banff, you can meet your guide at the Bow Falls Parking lot at 8:30am.

We end the program at 1:00pm.

Instructors & Group Size

Enthusiastic and extremely talented, your instructors hold climbing certification from the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. Our instructors are chosen not just for their technical climbing virtuosity but also for their ability to instruct and coach.

Instructor to guest ratios range down from 1:6.

Transportation

Transportation is included from Canmore.

Lunch

You will need lunch and something to drink. Bring plenty to drink and a lunch plus energy snacks.

Equipment & Clothing

The course fee includes use of rock shoes and technical gear although you should feel free to bring any gear you already have.

The weather encountered on this program varies greatly. The list below covers all possibilities. Should sunny warm conditions be forecast some items may be unnecessary. Remember that weather can change fast so even if the day starts out sunny you may still need rain gear later in the day.

Clothing and Equipment List

• Lunch, snacks and plenty to drink
• Daypack (large enough for spare clothing, your lunch & personal and group climbing gear)
• Sunglasses
• Sun cream
• Rain Jacket/Hat
• Clothing allowing for easy and complete range of movement
• Warm weather gear ie: fleece jacket

We will provide:

• Rock Shoes
• Climbing Harness
• Helmet
• All other climbing gear

Please book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. We require full payment on booking.

We ask that you familiarize yourself with our 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.

There are two basic types of insurance that most travellers need to consider: Medical and Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance. We offer our guests coverage for both and highly recommend you purchase it.

Emergency Medical Expenses Insurance:

There is no charge for rescue/evacuation in National Parks so long as you have a valid National Park Entry Pass (available at the park gate). However, it is also wise to ensure that your health plan will cover you in case of illness or accident while here.

Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance:

We recognize many of our guests are busy profesionals and their schedules can change without notice. We strongly recommend the optional 'Cancel for any reason' insurance through our adventure insurance provider. Flight delays and other unplanned events are unfortunately a reality and it may not be possible for us to delay a trip departure for a guest(s).

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.

For the convenience and peace of mind for our guests, we chose Travel Guard as a comprehensive insurance provider. We highly recommend purchasing this insurance and ask that you familiarize yourself with their program and our cancellation policies (available under the Booking Info tab).