An evening of sport climbing up at Quaite Valley - a location that I have personally developed a number of routes. There are single and multi pitch sport climbs ranging from 5.3 to 5.10a - my mini guide for the area can be found here: drive.google.com

Climbers of all skill levels are welcome to join and leading is not necessary, but we will need a few people willing to lead depending on group size. If we've never met before, please send me an email to brendan714@gmail.com with a short climbing bio including whether you prefer to lead or follow, what outdoor grade you have led/followed in the past & whether you have all the required gear listed below. 

Itinerary: Meetup in Valley Ridge at 5PM - maps.app.goo.gl, drive out to the valley, 30min on-trail approach, climb a few routes then I plan to head home by about 9-10PM.  Back in Calgary by about 11PM at the latest. You can stay longer if you want!

If following / top roping: Harness, helmet, rock shoes, 2x locking carabiners, double length sling, ATC/rappel/belay device + prusik cord at a minimum.

If leading: All of the above + 60m single rope, 12 quickdraws & anchor material

A few snacks, water, a couple warm layers, bear spray

Trip Hazards – Must read BEFORE registering.

Rock Climbing

• Rockfall

• Rockfall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking). What are the risks? Impact from a falling rock can result in injury or death and can also damage equipment such as ropes.

• Terrain

• Trees, forest deadfall, and tree stumps

•  Creeks

• Rocks and Boulders

• Variable and difficult walking terrain

• Impact or collision with other persons or objects

• Encounters with domestic or wild animals

• Contact with poisonous flora or fauna

• Loss of balance or control

• Slips, trips and falls.

• Falls and Belaying

• Rock climbing presents the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or ground, which can lead to injury or death

• The risk of belay failure is also present which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall

• Communication, rescue and medical treatment

• Communication can be difficult and in the event of a accident rescue and treatment may not be available

• Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field

• If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow

• Mitigated by

• First Aid Training

• Rescue Training

• Satellite Communications

• Other

• Slips, trips and  falls both outdoors and indoors

• Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact

• Equipment failure

• Negligent first aid

• Negligence of other people