The Ontario Alliance of Climbers is excited to once again provide clinics at the Beaver Valley Climbing Festival in partnership with On the Rocks Climbing and Muskoka Mountainworks. Both guiding companies have offered a 20% discount on all clinics for those registered for the festival. Participants can sign-up directly on the respective guide’s website. Check back here for updates on clinic availability or reach out directly to On the Rocks Climbing or Muskoka Mountainworks for an up to the minute status! Note, pricing below includes the 20% discount that will be applied at the time of purchase.
The following clinics are offered by On the Rocks. Participants may register at: ontherocksclimbing.com
Note, pricing below includes the 20% discount that will be applied at the time of purchase.
Intro to Outdoor Climbing
$ 140
6 Spots AvailableFriday Full Day: Comprehensive introduction to outdoor climbing, belaying, rappelling and more! No prerequisites
Crack Climbing Clinic
$ 120
4 Spots AvailableSaturday AM: Introduction to crack climbing tricks and techniques. No prerequisites, previous climbing experience helpful.
Intro to Sport Climbing
$ 200
4 Spots AvailableSaturday Full Day: Comprehensive introduction to outdoor sport lead climbing. Climbers should belay, and climb around 5.9 on top-rope. Padded harness required.
Half-day Intro to Outdoor Climbing
$ 80
6 Spots AvailableSaturday PM: Introduction to outdoor climbing, including climbing technique, belaying and safety management. No prerequisites.
Intro to Trad Climbing
$ 220
4 Spots AvailableSunday Full Day: Intro to gear placements and anchors, crack technique and more. Climbers should be confident sport leaders. Padded harness required.
The following clinics are offered by Muskoka Mountainworks. Participants may register at: muskokamountainworks.com
Note, pricing below includes the 20% discount that will be applied at the time of purchase.
Single Pitch Rappelling & Ascending
$ 128
6 Spots AvailableFriday AM: Learn a variety of techniques for rappeling and ascending climbing ropes in simple and complex terrain (No prerequisites).
Refreshments - Ask a Guide
$ 15
20 Spots AvailableFriday PM: Drop in and refresh your climbing skills by asking questions and receiving guided practice – all disciplines (No prerequisites). $15 OAC Donation.
Guided Rock Climbing - Women Beginner
$ 90
8 Spots AvailableSaturday AM: Meet and climb with other female climbers in a relaxed environment while learning introductory outdoor rock climbing skills (No prerequisites, grades up to 5.7).
Guided Rock Climbing - Women Intermediate
$ 90
8 Spots AvailableSaturday PM: Meet and climb with other female climbers in a relaxed environment while learning introductory outdoor rock climbing skills (No prerequisites, grades up to 5.10).
Introduction to Climbing Anchors
$ 184
6 Spots AvailableSaturday Full Day: Learn the basics of building climbing anchors out of natural and artificial components for top rope climbing, climbing photography, and route development (No prerequisites).
Guided Rock Climbing - Beginner
$ 90
8 Spots AvailableSunday AM: Meet and climb with other awesome climbers in a relaxed environment while learning introductory outdoor rock climbing skills (No prerequisites, grades up to 5.7).
Guided Rock Climbing - Intermediate
$ 90
8 Spots AvailableSunday PM: Meet and climb with other awesome climbers in a relaxed environment while learning introductory outdoor rock climbing skills (No prerequisites, grades up to 5.10).
Rigging for Climbing Photography
$ 128
6 Spots AvailableSunday AM: Learn how to safely rig, descend, and ascend a fixed line to capture amazing climbing pictures and video (Outdoor rock climbing experience necessary).
Single Pitch Climbing Hazards & Rescue Methods
$ 128
6 Spots AvailableSunday PM: Learn about common Ontario rock climbing injuries, how to recognize/mitigate risk, and what to do in an emergency (Outdoor rock climbing experience necessary).