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Rock Climbing in Revelstoke BC

Rock Climbing Courses

Revelstoke Alpine Adventures offers rock climbing courses for all ages and abilities. Whether an individual, family, group of friends, corporate group, school or club you are bound to find a course to meet your needs.

The local rock climbing venues near Revelstoke are world class with short approaches, solid rock and routes for all levels of fitness and experience.

Revelstoke Alpine Adventures is owned and operated by mountain guides with over 40 years of cumulative experience teaching and guiding in the worlds mountain ranges. We are pleased to show you our home range and explore new heights with our students.

All instructors are certified through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, your guarantee of a world class standard and accreditation.

For assistance in selecting the appropriate rock climbing course or for more information contact us directly and one of our friendly staff will be happy to help.


  • Half Day
  • Intro Rock
  • Basic Rock
  • Sport Rock
  • Trad Rock

Half Day Rockclimbing

Kids Climbing in Revelstoke BC

This is a sampler for those that have never tried climbing. The focus is to get out and climb! You will be introduced to safe belaying technique and basic movement skills. This is a good way to sample climbing if you are unsure of taking the Basic Rock Course.

Cost

$70.00 / person minimum of 4 participants

Dates

We can schedule a course any day during the summer season.

Custom or Private Courses

This is great for individuals, families, corporate groups or smaller groups. You can get more one on one time with the instructor and choose your dates. The instructor can tailor the day to suit your needs.

1 person $225.00 + GST
2 people $115.00 per person + GST
3 people $85.00 per person + GST

If a lower guest to instructor ratio is required we will make a custom quote for you.

Prerequisites

The desire to climb.

Equipment List for Basic Rock Intro

  • Backpack - 35 to 45 litre, enough to hold your gear plus some climbing gear
  • Rain jacket - Gore-Tex or similar
  • Pants - suitable for climbing
  • Warm clothing- fleece jacket
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking/approach shoes – sandals are not good.
  • Sunscreen
  • 1st aid - limited to a blister kit, medications, etc.
  • Misc. personal items - camera
  • water bottles - 1 litre
  • lunch and snacks

Technical Equipment

(supplied by RAA, please advise us if you have your own)

  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Rock climbing shoes
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • 1 non locking carabiner
  • Belay device

Ropes, and climbing hardware supplied by RAA.

Booking, Cancelation, Terms and Conditions

The details and the fine print can be viewed on our Booking Policy Page.

To book a trip or if you have any questions please call our office at 1 877 837 7141 or email us.

Intro to Rockclimbing

This is an intensive one day course with the focus being to get you the basic top rope climbing skills. You will be introduced to safe belay systems, rappelling, anchor principles, rope management technique and movement skills. This is a fun way to establish some basic skills.

Cost

$140.00 / person, minimum of 4 participants

Dates

Custom dates always available

    Custom or Private Courses

    This is great for indivduals, families, corporate groups or smaller groups. You can get more one on one time with the instructor and choose your dates. The instructor can tailor the day to suit your needs.

    1 or 2 people $450.00 + GST
    3 people $170.00 per person + GST

    If a lower guest to instructor ratio is required we will make a custom quote for you.
    Courses start at Revelstoke Alpine Adventure office at 8:00 am and usually finish around 4:30 pm.

    Prerequisites

    The desire to climb.

    Location

    Courses start at Revelstoke Alpine Adventures office at 8:00 am and usually finish around 4:30 pm. Begbie Bluffs is located 15 minutes from town and offers a fantastic array of climbing options. In an effort to keep course costs down participants will be responsible for providing their own transportation. We will encourage participants to car pool whenever possible.

    Equipment List for Basic Rock Intro

    Proper preparation will ensure you will get the most from your course. Please keep in mind you will be spending the entire day outside.

    • Backpack - 35 to 45 litre, enough to hold your gear plus some climbing gear
    • Rain jacket - Gore-Tex or similar
    • Pants - suitable for climbing
    • Warm clothing- fleece jacket
    • Sunglasses
    • Hiking/approach shoes – sandals are not good.
    • Sunscreen
    • 1st aid - limited to a blister kit, medications, etc.
    • Misc. personal items - camera
    • Water bottles - 1 litre
    • Lunch and snacks

    Technical Equipment

    (supplied by RAA, please advise us if you have your own)

    • Climbing harness
    • Helmet
    • Rock climbing shoes
    • 2 locking carabiners
    • 1 non locking carabiner
    • Belay device

    Ropes, and climbing hardware supplied by RAA.

    If you have any questions please contact our office. Proper preparation will ensure you will get the most from your course. Please keep in mind you will be spending the entire day outside.

    Booking, Cancelation, Terms and Conditions

    The details and the fine print can be viewed on our Booking Policy Page.

    To book a trip or if you have any questions please call our office at 1 877 837 7141 or email us.

    Basic Rockcraft

    This 2 day course is a good foundation for learning the sport of rock climbing. You will be introduced to safe belay systems, rappelling, anchor principles, rope management technique and movement skills and have enough time to practice the various techniques and concepts introduced. This course is a must for anyone getting into the sport of rock climbing.

    Cost

    $280.00 / person minimum of 4 participants

    Dates

    Custom dates always available

      Custom or Private Courses

      This is great for individuals, families, corporate groups or smaller groups. You can get more one on one time with the instructor and choose your dates. The instructor can tailor the day to suit your needs.

      1 or 2 people $900.00 + GST
      3 people $340.00 per person + GST

      If a lower guest to instructor ratio is required we will make a custom quote for you.

      Prerequisites

      The desire to climb.

      Location

      Courses start at Revelstoke Alpine Adventures office at 8:00 am and usually finish around 4:30 pm. Begbie Bluffs is located 15 minutes from town and offers a fantastic array of climbing options. In an effort to keep course costs down participants will be responsible for providing their own transportation. We will encourage participants to car pool whenever possible.

      Equipment List for Basic Rock

      Proper preparation will ensure you will get the most from your course. Please keep in mind you will be spending the entire day outside.

      • Backpack - 35 to 45 litre, enough to hold your gear plus some climbing gear
      • Rain jacket - Gore-Tex or similar
      • Pants - suitable for climbing
      • Warm clothing- fleece jacket
      • Sunglasses
      • Hiking/approach shoes – sandals are not good.
      • Sunscreen
      • 1st aid - limited to a blister kit, medications, etc.
      • Misc. personal items - camera
      • Water bottles - 1 litre
      • Lunch and snacks

      Technical Equipment

      (supplied by RAA, please advise us if you have your own)

      • Climbing harness
      • Helmet
      • Rock climbing shoes
      • 2 locking carabiners
      • 1 non locking carabiner
      • Belay device

      Ropes, and climbing hardware supplied by RAA.

      Booking, Cancelation, Terms and Conditions

      The details and the fine print can be viewed on our Booking Policy Page.

      To book a trip or if you have any questions please call our office at 1 877 837 7141 or email us.

      Sport Rock

      In this two day course you learn to sport climb on real stone. Some of the topics you’ll cover are: lead climbing principles and belaying, anchor construction, rappelling, route selection and hazard identification. This course is ideal for those that have taken the Basic Rock Craft course. Take the sharp end of the rope and start leading!

      Cost

      $280.00 / person minimum of 4 participants

      Dates

      Dates will be updated soon. Please call for more information.

        Custom or Private Courses

        This is great for individuals, families, corporate groups or smaller groups. You can get more one on one time with the instructor and choose your dates. The instructor can tailor the day to suit your needs.

        1 or 2 people $900.00 + GST
        3 people $340.00 per person + GST

        If a lower guest to instructor ratio is required we will make a custom quote for you.

        Prerequisites

        Basic Rock or similar, experience climbing indoors on top rope to a 5.10 standard or climbing outdoors to a 5.9+ standard.

        Location

        Courses start at Revelstoke Alpine Adventures office at 8:00 am and usually finish around 4:30 pm. Begbie Bluffs is located 15 minutes from town and offers a fantastic array of climbing options. In an effort to keep course costs down participants will be responsible for providing their own transportation. We will encourage participants to car pool whenever possible.

        Equipment List for Basic Rock Intro

        Proper preparation will ensure you will get the most from your course. Please keep in mind you will be spending the entire day outside.

        • Backpack - 35 to 45 litre, enough to hold your gear plus some climbing gear
        • Rain jacket - Gore-Tex or similar
        • Pants - suitable for climbing
        • Warm clothing- fleece jacket
        • Sunglasses
        • Hiking/approach shoes – sandals are not good.
        • Sunscreen
        • 1st aid - limited to a blister kit, medications, etc.
        • Misc. personal items - camera
        • Water bottles - 1 litre
        • Lunch and snacks

        Technical Equipment

        (supplied by RAA, please advise us if you have your own)

        • Climbing harness
        • Helmet
        • Rock climbing shoes
        • 2 locking carabiners
        • 1 non locking carabiner
        • Belay device

        Ropes, and climbing hardware supplied by RAA.

        Booking, Cancelation, Terms and Conditions

        The details and the fine print can be viewed on our Booking Policy Page.

        To book a trip or if you have any questions please call our office at 1 877 837 7141 or email us.

        Trad Rock

        Traditional rock climbing has its own set of unique challenges and gives the climber a new sense of freedom. Whether you are interested in taking your sport climbing into the trad realm or are interested in heading into the alpine this course is the ticket.

        Learn about the intricacies of the types of gear and how to place it and remove it. In addition you’ll learn how to place gear on lead, safety considerations when leading, belaying for trad climbing and route finding. An introduction to self rescue principles rounds out this course.

        Cost

        $450.00 / person minimum of 2 participants This course has a lower ratio of 1guide:2guests

        Dates

        Will be updated soon. Please call for more information.

          Custom or Private Courses

          You can get more one on one time with the instructor and choose your dates. The instructor can tailor the day to suit your needs. We will make a custom quote for you.

          Prerequisites

          Sport Rock or similar, experience climbing indoors on top rope to a 5.10 standard or climbing outdoors to a 5.9+ standard.

          Location

          Courses start at Revelstoke Alpine Adventures office at 8:00 am and usually finish around 4:30 pm. Begbie Bluffs is located 15 minutes from town and offers a fantastic array of climbing options. In an effort to keep course costs down participants will be responsible for providing their own transportation. We will encourage participants to car pool whenever possible.

          Equipment List

          Proper preparation will ensure you will get the most from your course. Please keep in mind you will be spending the entire day outside.

          • Backpack - 35 to 45 litre, enough to hold your gear plus some climbing gear
          • Rain jacket - Gore-Tex or similar
          • Pants - suitable for climbing
          • Warm clothing- fleece jacket
          • Sunglasses
          • Hiking/approach shoes – sandals are not good.
          • Sunscreen
          • 1st aid - limited to a blister kit, medications, etc.
          • Misc. personal items - camera
          • Water bottles - 1 litre
          • Lunch and snacks

          Technical Equipment

          (supplied by RAA, please advise us if you have your own)

          • Climbing harness
          • Helmet
          • Rock climbing shoes
          • 2 locking carabiners
          • 1 non locking carabiner
          • Belay device

          Ropes, and climbing hardware supplied by RAA.

          Booking, Cancelation, Terms and Conditions

          The details and the fine print can be viewed on our Booking Policy Page.

          To book a trip or if you have any questions please call our office at 1 877 837 7141 or email us.