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Youth Climbing [Parent & Tot]

  • Vertical Horizon Guiding Calgary, Alberta Canada (map)

Youth Groups

Kids climb outdoors- no experience required.  We provide all the equipment and teach the skills to top rope climb at a climbing area in Kananaskis.  


Parent & Tot [Ages 2-6]

$60/pair, 3-4 hours

$220 Group (min 3 pairs, 6 participants, $30/additional participants)

Parents and kids get to play together outdoors in this family focused half day program! 

  • Adventuring Skills : what you need to bring, shelter building, and LNT principles

  • Parents learn to belay for top rope climbing

  • Partner checks and communication


Looking for more youth programs?

Ages 12-16

$85/person, 7 hours

$450 Group (min 6)

Spend a full day climbing outdoors with other teens. Learn the skills to top rope climb and challenge yourself on the wall. All experience levels are welcome.

  • Plan ahead & be prepared - what you need to know for climbing outside

  • Top rope climbing skills (belay, knots, safety checks, & Communication)

  • Rappelling

Ages 6-11 

$70/person,  5 hours

$360 group (min of 6)

Climb and play outdoors!  Learn Leave No Trace principles, build a shelter, and learn how to top rope climb outside.

  • Base camp : shelter building and LNT principles

  • belaying for top rope climbing

  • Knots and equipment checks

Earlier Event: August 5
Lead Basics
Later Event: August 10
Youth Climbing [6-11]