Lead Rock

Join us for an unforgettable day of outdoor rock climbing while expanding your skills in lead climbing.

Lead Rock

Join us for an unforgettable day of outdoor rock climbing while expanding your skills in lead climbing.

At a Glance

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Experience: Climbing Experience Indoor (minimum indoor top rope belay certification)

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Duration: 8 hours

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Location: Nordegg, & Lake Abraham, Alberta

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Offered: Daily from April 15 – October 15

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Departure: 8 am

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Ages: 18 and up

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Fitness Level: Reasonable fitness (ability to climb a ladder, go for a short run or hike)

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Group Size: up to 4

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Starting At: $245
All prices in Canadian Dollars

Wear hiking clothing and layers (what you would wear to be outside all day)
Please arrive with lunch, water, a full tank of gas, and be ready to adventure

Adventure Details

A comprehensive introduction to lead climbing systems, anchor construction, hazard management, lead belaying, and movement strategies designed to build confidence and competence on bolted outdoor climbs.

Objective 1: Anchor Building and Concepts

Objective 2: Hazard and Site Management

Objective 3: Lead Belaying Skills

Objective 4: Lead Climbing Skills

Objective 5: Falling and Projecting

Objective 6: Anchor Cleaning

Jack Harvey

May 18, 2023

Great day out with Tim, from Girth Hitch Guiding. He makes you feel so relaxed, with no pressure which made learning the systems fun and easy. No matter what your experience is, whether your looking to take your climbing to the next level, or just get out for a fun, safe family/solo adventure in the mountains Girth Hitch has something for everyone.

Woman learning to lead climb on rock on the David Thompson Corridor, near Nordegg, Alberta

Woman trying top-rope rock climbing on the David Thompson Corridor, near Nordegg, Alberta

Woman learning to Lead Climb outdoors in Alberta

Man top rope climbing on the David Thompson Corridor, near Nordegg, Alberta

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If you don’t see what you you need, or a date doesn’t work, please connect with us. The nature of being an ACMG climbing guide in the Alberta Rockies is that we do a lot of custom trips for guests.

We want to see every one of our guests experience transformational adventure while adventuring in the mountains!

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Lead Rock

Join us for an unforgettable day of outdoor rock climbing while expanding your skills in lead climbing.

Lead Rock

Join us for an unforgettable day of outdoor rock climbing while expanding your skills in lead climbing.

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At a Glance

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