Women's Introduction to Rock Climbing
When: September 13, 2025
Where: Area 71 Crag, Hope, BC
Cost: $229.99/person
For more information or questions, please contact Tunde
Have you always been curious about rock climbing? Maybe the idea of trying this fun but challenging sport felt too intimidating, or maybe you just didn’t know where to start? Learn and practice top rope rock climbing outdoors in Hope with us!
Join our Program Director Meg, as she hosts you alongside Glen, an ACMG Certified Top Rope Instructor. With a ratio of 1:6, participants will have the peace of mind knowing they are receiving safe and attentive instructions.
This program is a safe, inclusive and all-female, accessible introduction to outdoor top rope rock climbing.
Itinerary:
8:00 AM - Gather in Hope at the Hope & District Recreation Centre parking lot. (1005 – 6th Avenue in
Hope), check-in, sign waivers, introduction
8:30 AM - Carpool to the climbing area (Area 71 Crag, Hope, BC, there is limited parking space)
8:45 AM - Hike in to the climbing area
9:00 AM - Safety talk and get into our climbing gear
9:30 AM - Begin the course
12PM - Lunch Break
12:30PM - Continue the course
3:30PM - Return gear to our instructor, and hike out to vehicles
3:45 PM - Carpool back to Hope Recreation Centre
4:00 PM - Arrive back at vehicles
Be aware that times are approximate! Start and end times may vary slightly depending on speed of the group, weather and road conditions, etc.
What to bring:
Whenever you are out in nature, you should always carry The Essentials
For this program participants will need the following items below:
● Lunch & high-energy snack food
● Water (at least 2 litre per person)
● Hiking footwear with good grip
● Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing that allows for movement.
● Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
● Backpack to carry all your gear
Price includes:
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ACMG Certified Top Rope Instructor
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Host with Remote First Aid Certification
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All equipment required to top rope rock climb
Physical demand:
All participants should be in good overall health. Rock climbing, even at this introductory level, requires a combination of physical attributes. You will use your whole body, with strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance all play a part in this activity. A short but steep hike is also required to be done to access the climbing area. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out before registering.
Meet Your Guides
Glen Bow
Top Rope Instructor
Meg Turner
Program Director
Glen has been climbing for 10 years, and teaching courses for the past 3 years. When he’s not climbing, he enjoys ski touring, hiking, and mountaineering. He enjoys creating a nice, safe environment for everyone to feel welcomed and comfortable. Glen looks forward to meeting you and hearing about your adventures.
Meg considers our wild spaces her second home. Raised in the Girl Guiding community and an active outdoor family, she feels comfortable leading others and sharing her passion for the outdoors. With multiple first aid certifications including Remote First Aid, participants can feel safe exploring the trails with her. Having completed her BC AdventureSmart training, Meg ensures she prepares everyone well for safe outdoor programs. She is stoked to head out into the wilderness with you. Whatever fun activity is planned, she’s in her element and excited to create a memorable place-based learning experience with you.
Cancellation:
Sorry no refunds! You can pass on your spot to someone else who meets the physical demand of the program, just please let us know, as we need registration information from everyone.
A program may be cancelled at the discretion of HMCOL. If a program is cancelled by HMCOL, participants will receive a full refund. Please be aware that our programs run regardless of weather conditions, unless HMCOL determines that it will affect the safety of participants.
Hope Mountain Centre reserves the right to change the location of a program for everyone's safety. As much notice as possible will be given. No refund will be provided if the location is changed.
Additional information:
Everyone ages 19 & over must sign a liability waiver form in order to participate in this program. Please take the time to read this form because you must understand and agree to it when you sign it. By signing it you are waiving certain rights, including the right to sue. These forms will be available to sign when you check in. Please seek legal counsel if you have any questions.
Informed Consent Form
Everyone, age 18 & under must have an informed consent form signed by their parents or legal guardian in order to participate. Please contact us if you need this form prior to arrival at this program.