Introductory Courses
Mentorship Program
Climb Time
Our Facilities
With locations in Coquitlam and North Vancouver we continually upgrade our facilities to meet the growing needs of our community.
Your First Visit
We provide the instruction, equipment, and the climbing.
We simply ask you to come with the desire to have fun and an open mind to experience a new challenge. Here is a link to our very popular Introductory Course and if you’re still unsure, keep scrolling down for more FAQ’s.
The BASE Course $85.00
Learn to Top Rope Belay!
This 2-hour course teaches technical safety skills required to rock-climb indoors. You will learn how to identify and use the equipment, essential verbal commands, and life-saving rope management skills known as the “belaying technique“ which makes ascending and descending the climbing wall possible. Our ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guide) certified instructors will have you climbing our expansive facility with confidence.
The BASE Plus Package $130
- The BASE Course
- ONE MONTH PASS with access to both Coquitlam and North Vancouver locations. $144.00 value
- 2 Technique Drop-In classes. $60.00 value
- 5-Visit rental punch card. $60.00 value
- Purchase your BASE + for $45.00 at our facility, or upon checkout after you book your course online.
- Membership privileges begin the day of your scheduled course.
- The Add-On is available to first time members only.
Beyond the Basics $225.00
This introductory level course teaches the material in our BASE Course with an additional 5 sessions to focus on important skills every week (once per week for 5 weeks). Learning a new skill is always exciting and we want to guide you through your first experiences to foster your developing skills. Learn to belay, foundational climbing movements, gym etiquette and climbing lingo just to name a few. Throughout this process, we’re confident you’ll discover a new passion and friendships that will endure a lifetime.
Beyond the Basics Plus Package $290.00
- Beyond the Basics Course
- ONE MONTH PASS with access to both Coquitlam and North Vancouver locations. $144.00 value
- 5-Visit rental punch card. $60.00 value
- Purchase your Beyond the Basics Plus for $65.00 at our facility, or upon checkout after you book your course online
- Membership privileges begin the day of your scheduled course.
- The Add-On is available to first time members only.
Mentorship Program (Free)
The Mentorship Program will match Mentees with Mentors to nurture new climbers.
The Mentor will facilitate a safe and inclusive environment to practice, learn new skills, meet new friends, and have fun. You will schedule one day per week for 8 weeks for between 1-2 hours.
Mentee Requirements
The program is free, but they will require a day pass or membership to participate in the program.
Equipment is not provided for the program
Participants must have taken the Base Course or Basics + Beyond Course or have equivalent belaying skills.
Need to have passed the Climb Base5 Belay Test
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Glossary
Auto-Belay Machines
Auto-belay machines are mechanisms to which you can attach yourself for route-climbing. They will catch you and lower you to the ground in a slow and gentle manner. It’s a bit scary the first time but it’s really safe. Our auto-belay machines have a weight limit of 30-330lbs. If you are under 14, you MUST be attached by an adult.
Climbing Harness
A special harness that you wear around your waist and your legs. Our staff shows you how to put it on and use it. Only harnesses that are CE certified are allowed at our facilities. We have harnesses for every body from toddler to waist circumference of 56inches {I will double check that!!!} as well as a maternity harness.
Bouldering
Bouldering is climbing without a rope only up to a relatively safe height. In Bouldering a climb is called a “problem”. Think of a bouldering problem as a puzzle that you have to solve with your body and your brain. All you need for bouldering is a pair of shoes and some chalk (available at Climb Base5).
Grading-System
We use two different grading systems at Climb Base5. One for bouldering and one for routes. General idea is the higher the number the harder the climb gets. Grading systems are subjective and are very dependent on how the climb suits the person grading it. If you are new to climbing, just jump on everything that looks fun.
Route Climbing
Routes are too high to be climbed without a rope. That means, you either need someone who knows how to belay you, or you use the auto-belay machines. For that you need a harness. A route is typically graded according to the hardest move on it or how tiring it is to climb it.
Shoes
Climbing shoes are designed for keeping your foot on the wall even on the tiniest little holds. The rubber around the toes is usually quite sticky to give you extra friction. Because of the use of a climbing shoe it must be quite snug around your foot. We generally go with almost uncomfortably tight but not painful. In the beginning, definitely choose comfort over
performance.
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