Learn to Belay with CYAN

Are you ready to try top rope climbing?

Join CYAN at Elevation Place for a professionally instructed Learn to Belay course designed to teach you the fundamentals of indoor top rope climbing in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. It’s also a great chance to meet other young adults in the climbing community and potentially find future climbing partners to hit the wall with!

During this two-hour session, certified instructors will guide participants through the essential skills needed to safely belay and top rope climb indoors. You’ll learn how to properly use a climbing harness, tie key climbing knots, belay with two common belay devices, and understand core indoor climbing safety procedures. By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge needed to complete the Elevation Place Top Rope Belay Test.

No prior climbing experience is required. This event is beginner-friendly and ideal for young adults looking to build confidence, learn a new skill, and try something active in a social setting.

All climbing equipment is included, and course fees also include access to the climbing wall during (and after) class time.

Please wear comfortable athletic clothing you can move in and bring a water bottle.

Accessibility 

The session takes place at Elevation Place Climbing Gym, Canmore’s indoor climbing facility, in a dynamic and active gym environment with moderate noise, bright lighting, and standing/movement throughout.This is a physically active event involving climbing, standing, and use of upper/lower body strength. Participants should be comfortable with heights and moderate physical exertion. Please contact us with any accessibility questions before registering. 

Questions? 

Please reach out to our Programs Manager at [email protected]. 

Community & Inclusion

You are always welcome to attend CYAN events on your own - many people do! Our event staff are there to support you, and we often use light icebreakers to help everyone feel comfortable and included.

While CYAN’s programming is designed with young adults in mind, everyone is welcome to attend our events, except events involving alcohol, which are 18+ only.

Media Release

Photograph and video may be taken at this event. Please contact us or speak with our event staff upon arrival if you do not wish to be photographed.

Funding

Thank you Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation for supporting our Adventure Programming.

Please register ahead

Event may be subject to cancellation if we do not receive enough registrations, so please register ahead by May 6 to secure your spot. 

Communication

Reminder emails with important information may be sent to you through Eventbrite. Please check your inbox (including your junkmail) 48 hours prior to the event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Elevation Place, 700 Railway Avenue, Canmore, Canada

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