Introductory Rock Climbing & Rappelling | Beginners | Toronto | Ontario | Squamish | Vancouver, BC
Introductory Rock Climbing and Rappelling
You can try both climbing and rappelling with this beginner's course. Using the most up-to-date techniques practiced by AMGA and ACMG, you can pack the excitement of both rappelling and climbing in one day.
In rappelling, you start from the top of the cliff and descend along a rope to the bottom. It is mentally challenging and thrilling, more than climbing, especially when you step off the flat ground to become airborn at the top of the cliff.
Our certified instructor will back you up while you rappel so that you will be protected even if you make a mistake.
Mastering the skills and confidence climbing up and rappelling down a cliff gives you a complete experience of the general movement on the cliff, and an appreciation of the main objectives involved in rock climbing.
"Dave and I had an amazing day...we can't stop talking about how much fun we had. It was such a pleasure to meet Xiaoping and our instructor Raz (who was a fantastic instructor!). We look forward to our next outing! We would definitely recommend this course to others who are looking to try rock climbing/rappelling." -- Angela Gordon, Mississauga, Ontario (July 4, 2012)
Pre-requisites: Being able to walk up a flat of stairs independently.
Durations: 8 hours in one day (5.5 hours when only one participant shows up and it becomes a private session; 6.5 hours when only two participants show up and it becomes a semi-private sessiion).
Location in Ontario: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, 7200 Appleby Line, Milton, Ontario
Location in British Columbia: Smok Bluffs Park, 38551 Loggers Ln, Squamish, British Columbia
For more information, please view Itinerary, Facility, Equipment, Preparation and FAQ
Fees : $375/person + tax (HST in Ontario; GST in British Columbia).
Group Registration Discount:- $225/person, for 2 people
- $215/person, for 3 people
- $205/person, for 4 people
- $195/person, for 5 people
- $185/person, for 6 people
- $175/person, for 7-12 people
- $165/person, for 13-18 people
- $155/person, for 18-24 people
- To look for partners to take this course together, you may post a note on www.facebook.com/zenclimb.
Bookings on the second Saturday of the month receive 15% discount of the above prices.
Please email us your desired date(s). We will verify the availability of our instructors and confirm your booking. Thanks!
Climbing Club: After taking this course, you can join us on 1st and 2nd Saturday to climb at $90/person for the rest of the season. you must book this at least 3 days ahead of time.
Last Minute Deal: For every course we run, we offer 1 full-day spot at $190+tax, pending availability. To take this deal, please submit the following registration and wirte "Las Minute Deal" in your email Subject line. After we have received your payment, we will put your name on the priority list. Whenever we have a spot available, we will notify the top three people on the priority list by email on the day before the course date. The first person responds with acceptance will take the spot. If by November 30, 2022, you are not able to attend your registered course, you will be refunded with your full payment minus $5.
Equity Fund $80: We strive to allocate one spot for a person who is experiencing financial hardship to take this course whenever possible. If taking this course will have a significant positive impact in your life and, without this $80 support you won't take this course, we will apply this $80 to your course fee. All you need to do is to participate in the Last Minute Deal and in your registration email mention that you need the Equity Fund $80 to take this course. We will email you when a spot becomes available.
Rock Climbing Shoes Rental: $8/pair/person + tax, If you'd like to rent climbing shoes, please indicate your street shoe size (male size equivalent only) in the Comments section below. For women's to men's shoe size conversion, please click here.
Covid-19 Related Procedures: We will follow the current provincial and local park guidelines.
Register:
Please email 
to provide the following informaiton:
- Your name, address and contact phone number;
- The number of people in your group. If there're minors in the group, indicate their age;
- Name of the course your group is registering;
- The location where you will take the course: A) Rattlesnake Point, B) Smok Bluffs Park.
- Your preferred date(s).
By submitting the above information, you agree to our Booking Conditions and Cancellation Policy.
Booking Conditions:
All participants are required to read, understand and sign this waiver of liability. Those under the age of 18 years must have a parent or legal guardian co-sign their waiver. Those under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The minimum age to rappel is 9. The minimum age to climb is 6.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation must be made 30 days prior to the start of the program in order to receive a 50% refund. Otherwise, no refund will be issued. You may transfer your reservation to another person within one week of the program (course, camp or retreat) start date. The administrative cost for this is $45 per person.
Nature tests us and nurtures us. Zen Climb may at its sole discretion reschedule or cancel a booked program due to extreme risky weather conditions or other factors justifiable by Zen Climb. In the event of such a cancellation, we will notify you the cancellation the day before the start of the program. You may reschedule and attend the same or similar course/program within six months or receive a 50% refund. If you did not receive a cancellation call from us, assume the program will run as scheduled.
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