ACC Great Plains Section

Cleaning Anchors - April 6, 2019
2019-04-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Regina) | Regina Climbing Centre, Canada
You’ve ascended the route and are ready to tackle your next project. Learn the basics of cleaning the anchor and getting your gear back, safely.
This is a free course from the ACC Great Plains section. Regular RCC entry and rental fees apply.

Introduction to Anchor Building - March 30, 2019
2019-03-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Regina Climbing Centre, Canada
Outdoor rock season is just around the corner. Your climbing skills are top notch from all of your time at the gym this winter. But….do you know what to do when you get to the top of your first route? Learn all of the basics of building an anchor in the safety and warmth of the Regina Climbing Centre. This will also be great for those coming on the May Long Climbing trip and who want to really practice before they get to the crag. Registration required. Please scroll down and click the big RED Register Now Button on the mountain image below.

Cleaning the Anchor - March 23, 2019
2019-03-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Regina Climbing Centre, Canada
You’ve set the anchor, you’ve run laps and now you want to get your gear back and move onto your next challenge. Learn all of the basics and practice in the safe, warm environment of the Regina Climbing Centre. Class runs from 9 am to 11 am. There is no cost to the class other than normal RCC entry and rental fees. Scroll down and find the red Register Now button (on the right side of the picture of the mountains) to join us.

FULL - Cleaning the Anchor - March 16, 2019
2019-03-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Regina Climbing Centre, Canada

Ice Climbing Trip - February 16 & 17 2019
2019-02-16 08:00 - 2019-03-17 14:30
Join us for a beginner friendly ice climbing trip in the Canmore are on the Feb long weekend. Climbing days will be Sat Feb 16 and Sun feb 17 with exact climbing locations TBD.
Participants will be responsible for their own accommodations and transportation. Generally, this can be arranged with other trip participants to share costs. Climbers will also need crampons, ice climbing boots, ATC, harness and helmet. crampons and boots can be rented at Gear Up in Canmore. Helmet and harness can be borrowed from the ACC if you don’t have them.
There is a $20 ACC fee for this trip. Participants must register via the website link.

Anchor Construction - Feb 9, 2019
2019-02-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Regina Climbing Centre, Canada
Learn Anchor technique for top rope and sport climbing. Course runs from 9 am to 11 am at the Regina Climbing Center. There is no cost for the course but you must pay the RCC entry and rental fees as applicable. An ACC Great Plains section membership is required and can be obtained from https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca
You must register for this course and participation is limited to 4 people.

Ice Climbing Trip - January 26 and 27 2019
2019-01-26 08:00 - 2019-01-27 17:00 | Canmore, AB
Join the Great Plains ACC on a small ice trip taking place in Canmore/Banff. There will be room for 4 participants on the trip. We will be climbing full days on both Jan 26 and 27 but can adjust. Trip cost is $20 per person. A full gear list will be provided once registration is confirmed and rentals for ice boots, crampons and tools are available at Gear Up in Canmore.
If you have any questions on this trip, please email Jamie and/or Jayne at Jayneleibel@sasktel.net or via phone/text at 306.531.7049.
NOTE: To register, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the red Register now button in the footer.

Ice Climbing Weekend - Canmore/Banff AB
2018-12-15 08:00 - 2018-12-16 17:00 | Canmore, AB
Ever wanted to try ice climbing? Then this is the trip for you! Learn all of the tips, tricks and techniques you need to have a fun and safe day on the ice.
Join the ACC Great Plains in their inaugural Ice Climbing weekend in the beautiful Bow Valley. Climbing days will be December 15 and 16. Accommodations, location and other details will be decided once the participants are confirmed. Applications will be accepted until Nov 30.
In addition to a harness, helmet and belay device, participants will need ice climbing boots, crampons and ice axes for the weekend. These are available to rent right in Canmore at Gear Up at a reasonable rate.

Introduction to Rappelling
2018-12-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Regina Climbing Centre, Canada

Escaping the Belay 2 Hour Course
2018-12-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Regina Climbing Centre, Canada
There are times when going hands free as a belayer is required. This 2 hour course will teach you the basics of securing your climber and safely returning them to the belay.
This course is free with your ACC Great Plains membership and membership is required. The course is being held in the comfort of the Regina Climbing Centre. Admission and rental fees for RCC apply.

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2018-11-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Sheldon Williams Collegiate, 2601 Coronation Street, Regina, SK, Canada

Cleaning Anchors 2 Hour Course
2018-11-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Regina Climbing Centre, Canada
You’ve made the top and are ready to move to your next route. But, how do you get your gear back? This 2 hours course will teach you how to clean a top rope anchor and safely return to the ground.
This course is free to all ACC Great Plains members and membership is required to attend. The course is being held in the comfort of the Regina Climbing Centre so any admission and rental fees apply.

Top Rope Anchors 2 Hour Course
2018-11-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Regina Climbing Centre, Canada
Learn all the basics of building a top rope anchor in the warm comfort of the Regina Climbing Centre. Classes are limited to 4 people so sign up soon.
Classes are free for all ACC members. Only fees that apply are Regina Climbing Centre entrance and rental fees. ACC Great Plains membership is required.

Intro to Rope Rescue
2018-11-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Regina Climbing Centre, Canada
Basic rope rescue is a key tool in any climber’s tool belt. Knowing how to get yourself, or someone else, out of trouble is the key to a good day or a really bad one.
Course Topics:
-Escaping a belay
-Ascending a rope
-The prussic
This is a two hour course taught by ACC Great Plains Leaders. This course is limited to 4 participants. Register at https://accgreatplains.ca or via email at jamieleibel@sasktel.net
You should be an active gym climber or outdoor climber and familiar with top-rope belay systems. You should be comfortable climbing 5.7.
There is no fee for this course other than regular Regina Climbing Centre entrance and rental fees.
*ACC Great Plains Membership is required*
