How it works
Below are some examples of the custom group bookings that we offer. For more information, please fill out the Custom Groups and School Bookings Form and a coordinator will help you out.
Custom Groups and School Bookings
Our group bookings are customized programs for larger groups. You can request specific dates, times and activities. Group bookings are ideal for school groups, scouts and more.
Canoeing at Bowness Park
Book your school group in for canoeing or kayaking lessons at the Bowness Park lagoon. We can provide instruction for all ages and skill levels. We provide all the boats and safety equipment.
Outdoor School
Our youth instructors can provide custom field trips or teacher support for grades 1-6 nature-based learning in and out of the city. Sample topics: Needs and Life Cycles of Plants and Animals, Crawling and Flying Animals, Waste and Our World, Weather Changes, and Tree and Plant Identification.
Rafting
Book a group rafting trip with an experienced river guide and leave all the shlepping to us. We supply all the rafts and safety gear.
Hiking or Snowshoeing
Our guided day trips out to Kananaskis are perfect for beginners or those wanting to be introduced to new trails in beautiful destinations.
Camping and Backpacking
Join us on a group backpacking trip. Hike beautiful Alberta trails and stay in a backcountry campground. Learn skills or get tips from experienced guides.
Cross-Country Skiing
Book a ski lesson for your group with our experienced instructors. Most cross-country ski lessons take place in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
Climbing Group Bookings
You can choose one or more of the activities below. For more information, please fill out the Climbing Group Booking request form.
Climbing
All of our climbing programs start with a brief (15-20 minute) lesson that covers basic belay skills and climbing safety. Participants then have the remaining time to apply these skills and climb. In lessons longer than 1.5 hours we can include additional rope skills, movement lessons and/or rappelling, on request.
Crack Climbing, Trad and Rock Rescue courses are also available for group bookings.
Bouldering
After learning bouldering safety and falling techniques (5 minutes) participants receive free bouldering time as well as directed movement lesson(s) supported by engaging games and challenges.
Custom Adaptive Climbing
Custom adaptive climbing programs for youth and adults with mental or physical considerations. These individualized programs will focus on developing physical literacy, confidence and a sense of success through climbing and bouldering.
Custom Outdoor Programs
Learn climbing skills outdoors - on your schedule. We offer a full range of custom outdoor climbing experiences from introductory private and group lessons to outdoor lead climbing, rock rescue, multi-pitch and trad climbing. Programs are available spring and summer at local climbing crags