Introduction to Climbing Course
This is an excellent 1.5 hour course designed for the absolute beginner. You will learn basic knots, how to belay, route finding skills, rope management, equipment review and some basic movement technique. After you complete the course you are free to stay and climb as long as your arms will last!
Duration & Cost:
- 1.5 hour course
- $50 per person
- Minimum 2 people, ages 14+
- Includes equipment rental and a day pass
- Prerequisite – none
The Following indoor courses build off each preceding course and are an extension of the Local’s and Ladies nights. They can also be book privately with one of our qualified instructors.
Introduction To Climbing and Movement
This course includes everything our Introductory Course offers plus an additional hour devoted entirely to climbing movements and technique. This course is an excellent way to help you excel in the world of climbing. You will receive an extra day pass upon completion of the course (equipment rentals are not included with the free bonus day pass).
Duration & Cost:
- 2 hour course
- $79 per person
- Minimum 2 people ages 14+
- Includes day pass, equipment rental and bonus day pass
- Prerequisite is willing to climb
Climbing Movement 101
This course explores the fundamentals of climbing movement. Warm ups and cool downs, footwork, body positioning, grip choice, balanced movement, and mental preparation. Basic stuff yes, but practices even experienced climbers need to focus on in order to climb with maximum efficiency.
Duration & Cost:
- 1 hour course
- $39 per person
- Minimum 2 people ages 14+
- Includes day pass, equipment rental
- Prerequisite is you passed our top rope belay test
Climbing Movement 201
This course builds on the techniques and principles taught in Climbing Movement 101. Now that you have the fundamentals down, we look to build upon these concepts. We revisit a few basic principles of footwork, weight transfers, and efficient body positions, in order to prepare you to think about climbing in a new way. Topics covered include; how to climb efficiently, mental preparedness and focus, training endurance and power, and effective strategies for red-pointing. This course is designed for the intermediate level climber looking to climb beyond plateaus.
Duration & Cost
- 1 hour course
- $39 per person
- Minimum 2 people ages 14+
- Includes day pass, equipment rental
- Prerequisites are ability to climb 5.10a or Core 1 (V1+)
Questions?
Email info@whistlercore.com or call 604-905-7625 for additional information.