We work and play in the

Treaty 7 Territory of Southern Alberta

Treaty 7 encompasses the traditional lands of Tsuu T'ina First Nations, the Îyârhe Nakoda nations (Chiniki, Wesley, & Bearspaw), Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani of the Blackfoot confederacy, and Métis region III.

We strive to honour and celebrate the land, history, and inhabitants of this sacred space.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

We are dedicated to providing education and Building awareness on the ways that we can minimize our impact when recreating.

  • Support access and route development

  • Host crag/trail clean ups.

  • Practicing & Teaching Leave No Trace

  • Educating on ways to reduce wear on Equipment, maintenance & safety inspections, & the repair of gear.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

We are committed to working together with other local organizations & businesses to build a vibrant and resilient outdoor community.

  • supporting and amplifying the work of other local businesses and organizations.

  • Actively seek out opportunities to be in the role a mentor and as a student

Learn more about our community partners below.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We recognize that each person will have unique needs & may require individualized support based on their life experience, age, gender, culture, physical abilities, language, beliefs, & identity. We aim to empower and support diversity in the outdoors through …

  • Person-centred Instruction & Coaching

  • Small group sizes that prioritize people

  • Fostering a community of consideration and cooperation on the trails & at the Crags

Click to go to tabvar.org

The Association of the Bow Valley Area Rock climbers (TABVAR) was founded in 1994 by Jon Jones for the purpose of raising and distributing funds to help with the material costs incurred in the installation of fixed hardware on and maintenance of climbs in the Bow Valley and adjacent areas. Jon was the president until his retirement in 2020. His work both in fundraising and in route development were key in the Bow Valley becoming such a vibrant and well established climbing destination.

To continue supporting route development and maintenance in the Bow Valley (and beyond), TABVAR depends on donations from people like you! Please consider making a donation or participating in a partnered event/clinic.

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About ACMG Certification

The ACMG protects the public interest by training and advocating the highest standards of risk management for mountain guiding and climbing instruction.

The ACMG ensure members meet these standards through their Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct, a quality assurance process, and audited requirements for annual professional development.

ACMG certification is your guarantee that graduates of this internationally recognised training and assessment program have met those rigorous standards.