(AB) Calgary Progressive Climbing Course – October 2024

Event Details

This event is taking place on the traditional land of the of the Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis, Ĩyãħé Nakón mąkóce (Stoney), Niitsítpiis-stahkoii ᖹᐟᒧᐧᐨᑯᐧ ᓴᐦᖾᐟ (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ), Tsuut’ina, and Michif Piyii (Métis) people.

Join us for a 16 lesson, 8 week course to learn the fundamentals of indoor climbing! We will work through a variety of skill sets with experienced instructors to build your skills and confidence in the gym. The course will begin with an introduction to top rope and will wrap up with some lead climbing skills. If you’ve been looking to get into climbing, this is the course for you!

This course is held in partnership with Arc’teryx and Calgary Climbing Centre.

You will:

• Learn the vocabulary of climbing
• Learn the fundamentals of top rope
• Hone fundamental movements, holds, and rest positions
• Practice Route reading and climbing tactics
• Learn the basics of indoor lead climbing techniques 

Logistics – October 21- December 13  

Monday & Friday Nights 7:00-9:00pm MST

Week 1: Intro to Top Rope + Assessments 

• Lesson #1: Monday October 21
• Lesson #2: Friday October 25

Week 2: Balance & Weight Transfer

• Lesson #3: Monday October 28
• Lesson #4: Friday November 1 

Week 3: Holds and Resting Position 

• Lesson #5: Monday November 4
• Lesson #6: Friday November 8

Week 4: Footwork and Foot Matches/Switches 

• Lesson #7: Monday November 11
• Lesson #8: Friday November 15

Week 5: Sequencing, Review, Practice 

• Lesson #9: Monday November 18
• Lesson #10: Friday November 22

Week 6: Lead Climbing 

• Lesson #11: Monday November 25
• Lesson #12: Friday November 29

Week 7: Lead practice and using technique from weeks 1-5 on lead 

• Lesson #13: Monday December 2
• Lesson #14: Friday December 6

Week 8: Lead fall clinic 

• Lesson #15: Monday December 9
• Lesson #16: Friday December 13

Price: $200+ tax. Includes:

• Gear rentals (shoes, chalk bags) for all lessons
• Membership at Calgary Climbing Centre for the duration of the lessons
• 16 2 hour lessons

Location: Calgary Climbing Centre (Rocky Mountain) 

10721 West Valley Rd SW, Calgary, AB T3B 5TH 

Requirements: 18+ 

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Inclusion Policy: 

At Colour the Trails, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions inclusivity, respect, and equality. We want to make it clear that we will not tolerate any form of anti-Blackness, anti-Indigenous attitudes, racism, homophobia, ableism or transphobia within our organization or community. We firmly stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we are committed to creating a safe and affirming space for individuals of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and gender identities. Together, we strive to promote unity, understanding, and support for all trail enthusiasts, regardless of their background or identity. As a Black owned and Black led business, we recognize the greater prevalence of anti-Blackness and anti-Indigeneity and will always prioritize support and protection for Black and Indigenous communities.

Photo & Video Release Consent:

By purchasing a ticket you grant permission for Colour the Trails and sponsors to use any portion of the photos or videos from this event that have been taken by Colour the Trails videographers and photographers for the purpose of sharing experiences with the community and encouraging future participation in events which can include but is not limited to, print or digital versions, social media and websites without any more compensation or recognition given. Colour the Trails will not use the photographs in a manner that would exploit or cause malicious representation toward you.

Please contact [email protected] BEFORE the event if you do not want to be photographed or on video during an event.

Cancellation Policy

Participants are encouraged to communicate any cancellations or changes to their event attendance at the earliest convenience. This helps us manage our resources effectively and gives us the opportunity to offer the spot to other interested participants on the waitlist. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and understanding of our cancellation policy. By adhering to these guidelines, we can continue to provide high-quality events and opportunities for all participants that is a fair and equitable system for event sign-ups.

Regular One Day Events Cancellation Policy

This policy applies to smaller one-day events. We would like to emphasize that even when the participation fee is low ($10-100) it is important to show up as last moment cancellations make us look bad as a group in front of partners that help us to create affordable events.

1. Cancellation At Least 7 Days In Advance: For cancellations made at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled event, no penalties will be incurred. Participants can request a full refund. In some cases when we pre-pay for spots with our hosts, we might need to fill in the spot in order to issue a refund.
2. Cancellation Within 7 Days: In the unfortunate event that a cancellation is requested less than 7 days before the scheduled event, or no shows the following policy will apply:

• Refund: Cancellations made less than 7 days of the event will not be eligible for a refund.

• Penalty: A three months ineligibility to attend future events. We leave a right to cancel any registration of the person under penalty in this time frame. After the three-month ineligibility period has elapsed, participants can once again sign up for future events without any restrictions.

Content Creation Statement

We ask to respect our work and not create content to promote any other brands or organizations during our events. Our team is putting a lot of energy and time into creating community spaces with little support and unrelated organizations should not benefit from our hard labour. You are encouraged to share about Colour the Trails work as it shows the welcoming and safe space we are creating and word of mouth helps our community to grow!

Please refer to our community guidelines for a full description of our policies and standards for community engagement.