Events at Smoke Bluffs

  • Traditional (trad) climbing is the ultimate adventure in rock climbing: you are no longer confined to routes with pre-placed bolts and anchors as in sport climbs or even top-rope climbs or in the gym. This adds an extra dimension to the climbing experience: more freedom, more fun! This two-day course introduces participants to lead climbing […]

  • The weather is changing and we are looking for a few instructors and leaders for the Introduction to Trad Climbing Course on May 11-12 2024 Please sign up, if you are willing to teach club members introductory trad climbing skills. This two-day course introduces participants to lead climbing using gear for protection. The emphasis is […]

  • This is a 2 day course intended to give participants an introduction to rock climbing. The goal is to provide a learning environment where people can learn the basic elements of outdoor rock climbing safely. Curriculum Putting on a harness. Learning about climbing gear. Tying basic knots. Checking your partner. Belaying with a tube device. […]

  • The weather is changing and this is a callout for instructors and Leaders for the Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing Course on May 4-5 2024 Please sign up, if you are willing to teach club members introductory rock climbing skills, like tying in, belaying, climbing techniques, rappelling etc. The event will take place in the […]

  • The Introduction to Sport Climbing course focuses on giving you the skills and knowledge required to safely lead various routes in the outdoors, away from the safety nets provided in the gym environment. Lead climbing is really the gateway to a lot of amazing climbing from fun sport routes to multi-pitch climbing, long trad routes […]