Rock Climbing
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Our rock and ice climbing courses are located in the Laurentians region in the Tremblant area, at the well known rock and ice climbing site of Montagne d’Argent in La Conception.
THE GUIDE
Steve Traversari
Guide
Steve has been climbing since 1996. He is passionate for long trad routes, ice climbing and alpine objectives. When not climbing himself Steve stays connected to outdoor climbing through his involvement with the Montreal Section of The Alpine Club of Canada. Steve was president of the Section from 2010-2015 and is currently an outings leader as well as Leadership and Courses coordinator. Steve is also involved with innovative climbing products.
Certifications: ENEQ, FQME and AGMA
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ROCK CLIMBING
DISCOVER
ROCK CLIMBING
Rock climbing and Ice climbing ROC et GLACE
Enjoy a full day of rock climbing with constant surprises and discovery of your abilities. This introduction to the practice of rock climbing is done safely. You will attend a presentation of basic equipment and will learn the method for belaying your partner. You will also receive tips on climbing technique to make upward progress with ease.
Pre requisite
None
Duration
One day
Ratio
1 guide for up to 8 people
Cost depends on the number of participants
See section on RATES
TOP-ROPING
AUTONOMY ON ROCK
Rock climbing and Ice climbing ROC et GLACE
This course is ideally applicable to those who already climb top-rope in an indoor environment. In this course you will learn the techniques for becoming autonomous for setting up top ropes for outdoor rock climbing. This will consist of review of material and equipment, building safe anchors , knots and rappel techniques. An introduction to self rescue can also be provided based on the participants’ need.
A course outline as well as a summary of the course highlights will be provided to you.
Pre requisite
At least one day of discovery rock climbing or equivalent experience in gym.
Duration
One to two days depending on your actual skills.
Ratio
1 guide for up to 6 people
Cost depends on the number of participants
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LEAD CLIMBING
SPORT ROUTES
Rock climbing and Ice climbing ROC et GLACE
You want to get started on sport routes, or you lead climb in gym and want to go outside on sunny days, learning to lead on outdoor sport routes is the next step. You will learn how to build safe belays, climb placing your quickdraws on fixed anchors, master knots and their applications, belay a second and a lead climber from the belay and master rappelling to the ground. You will also see some self-rescue techniques.
A course outline as well as a summary of the course highlights will be provided to you.
Pre requisite
You climb easily top-roping at 5.8 level outdoor or indoor, or already lead climb in gym.
Duration
2 days
Ratio
1 guide for up to 4 people
Cost depends on the number of participants
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LEAD CLIMBING
TRAD ROUTES
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You are now ready for full autonomy! This course will permit you to explore the best routes here and abroad. You will learn installation techniques of protection, construction of belays, knots and their applications, management of multi-pitch routes, the fall factor, the impact force and basic self-rescue.
A course outline as well as a summary of the course highlights will be provided to you.
Pre requisite
You easily climb routes at 5.8 top-roping.
Duration
3 to 4 days, according on your previous experience.
Ratio
1 guide for up to 4 people
Cost depends on the number of participants
See section on RATES
ICE CLIMBING
DISCOVER
ICE CLIMBING
Rock climbing and Ice climbing ROC et GLACE
Enjoy a full day of ice climbing with constant surprises and discovery of your abilities. This introduction to the practice of ice climbing is done safely. You will attend a presentation of basic equipment and will learn the method for belaying your partner. You will also receive tips on ice climbing technique to make upward progress with ease.
Pre requisite
None
Duration
One day
Ratio
1 guide for up to 8 people
Cost depends on the number of participants
See section on RATES
TOP-ROPING
AUTONOMY ON ICE
Rock climbing and Ice climbing ROC et GLACE
In this course you will learn the skills for various types of belays for the installation of a safe top-rope for ice climbing, knots and their applications, rappelling and characteristics of the basic material and equipment used. You will also learn to build anchors with ice screws and the basic self-rescue skills. This course is ideal for people who already top-rope in gym and want to climb ice outdoors.
A course outline as well as a summary of the course highlights will be provided to you.
Pre requisite
At least one day of discovery ice climbing or equivalent experience.
Duration
One to two days depending on your actual skills.
Ratio
1 guide for up to 4 people
Cost depends on the number of participants
See section on RATES
LEAD CLIMBING
ON ICE
Rock climbing and Ice climbing ROC et GLACE
Learn how to climb multi-pitch ice routes. Discover all the tricks of the trade of placing protection on ice, among other things with ice screws. Develop techniques and attitudes to save your energy.
A course outline as well as a summary of the course highlights will be provided to you.
Pre requisite
Climbing at WI 4+ level top-roping.
Duration
1 to 3 days, depending on your experience
Ratio
1 guide for up to 4 people
Cost depends on the number of participants
See section on RATES
ICE CLIMBING PRIVATE
GUIDE SERVICE
Rock climbing and Ice climbing ROC et GLACE
The customized package! Choose the content of your day, anything is possible. Dreaming of a specific route … We will guide you there safely, whether for a personal achievement or for a specific training for a future activity. Follow the guide!
Minimum duration
One day
Location
Your choice.
Ratio
One guide for two people. Prices may vary depending on the route chosen and the instructor.
Cost depends on the number of participants
See section on RATES
RATES
RATES PER DAY PER PERSON
| For a group of | Rates per day per person |
| 7 to 8 persons | $ 95.00 |
| 6 persons | $ 105.00 |
| 5 persons | $ 110.00 |
| 4 persons | $ 115.00 |
| 3 persons | $ 145.00 |
| 2 persons | $ 180.00 |
| One person | $ 315.00 |
| Family rate1 | $ 315.00 |
Rates are established on a daily basis BASED ON THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
What is included
Courses includes the access fees to the climbing site and all the aprooved climbing equipments (helmets, harnesses, ropes, belays, ice-axes, belay devices etc…).
What is not included
Rock climbing shoes or boots and crampons for ice climbing, but they are available on the site for rental, assuming we have your shoe size available.
Activity length
Usualy courses take a whole day starting at 8:30 AM up to 4:30 PM.
Students
Rates are the same but rock shoes or boot rental is free.
- Definition of Family : one adult + two children under 14 OR two adults + one children under 14. Additional children add $ 50.00 each.
| For the rental of | Rates per day |
| Rock climbing shoes | $ 8.00 |
| Boots and crampons | $ 20.00 |
| Crampons | $ 10.00 |
Rentals are for clients of Roc et Glace climbing only.
POSTS
Roc et Glace climbing Posts
You will find in theses Posts, precision on subjects viewed during our different climbing courses. They are primarily references tools for the persons who participated to our activities or courses. These Posts about climbing are meticulously selected to help our students in their apprenticementship of rock and ice climbing.
Good reading !
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514 466-2854
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