Women and Gender Diverse Rock Progression Weekend with Sarah - Saturday, Jul 18, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: TBD Bow Valley 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Jul 18, 2026 08:00 AM  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Jul 19, 2026 04:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Saturday, Jul 11, 2026  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Nicole Neutzling
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 6
Minimum Group Size: 4
Number Registered So Far:   3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

This weekend is designed to create a supportive, stoke-filled space for women, non-binary, trans, and gender-diverse climbers to build skills, confidence, and connection.


Day 1: Sport Climbing + Technique
We’ll focus on movement, efficiency, and projecting strategies on sport routes. Expect hands-on coaching around footwork, body positioning, and mental tactics. For those interested, we can also explore multi-pitch systems.


Day 2: Trad Climbing 
Focus on trad climbing with an emphasis on gear placement, anchor building, and decision making. You’ll gain practical experience and a deeper understanding of how to move confidently and safely on trad routes.


Throughout the weekend, you’ll:
• Build skills in a low pressure, encouraging environment
• Connect with other like minded climbers
• Share experiences, stories, and plenty of laughs
• Learn from the best of the best — Sarah


Come climb, learn, and connect. 

Required Items to Bring:
  • Climbing harness

  • Helmet

  • Climbing shoes

  • Chalk bag + chalk

  • Belay device (ATC-style or assisted braking)

  • 2–3 locking carabiners

  • Personal anchor system (PAS) or sling

  • Approach shoes / sturdy footwear

  • Comfortable climbing clothes (layers recommended)


  • Recommended Items to Bring:
    • 10–15 quickdraws
    • Trad rack
    • Nut tool
    • Extra slings + lockers
    • 6–10 alpine draws 



    Notes:

    Members : $420 including GST, Trip Leaders: $250 including GST

    You will be put on the waitlist once you register for the course until full course payment is received via etransfer to treasurer.accrms@gmail.com 




    Cancellation Policy
    If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Rocky Mountain Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.

    Waiver and Membership Requirement
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