Unlock your climbing potential with our expert-led climbing courses designed for climbers at every skill level. Whether you’re stepping onto the rock for the first time or advancing into challenging terrain, we provide climbing lessons that elevate your skills safely and confidently.
Don’t know how to climb or unsure about basic rock climbing skills? Check out our introductory rock climbing courses. Expert guides from Muskoka Mountainworks, Yamnuska, and other fantastic climbing organizations across Canada specialize in helping beginners experience climbing for the first time.
Ready to progress further? Our outdoor climbing classes include comprehensive instruction in lead climbing, traditional climbing, and multi-pitch techniques. Gain the confidence and skills needed to tackle climbs independently, enhancing your climbing proficiency and self-reliance.
For ambitious climbers, we offer advanced instruction in self-belay and self-rescue methods, equipping you with essential skills for independent and challenging climbing adventures. These specialized courses ensure your safety and preparedness for more technical ascents.
Ideal for individuals, families, or small groups looking for focused attention and customized climbing experiences. Our private guided climbing sessions allow you to set your own pace, select your desired climbing crags, and benefit from personalized coaching from our expert guides.
Currently, we offer rock climbing lessons in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, and we’re constantly expanding our offerings. If you are interested in taking a course in another location, please contact us and we can organize a lesson for you.
Yes! Many of the courses are partially filled and are looking for more climbers! Please reach out to us if you have any questions.
Booking your courses is easy! Simply sign up and create an account to book your climbing course online in minutes. Your profile will provide convenient access to your course history and exclusive new features we’re adding to help track your climbing journey.
For every course, your guide will provide a clear list of equipment they’ll supply and items you’re responsible for bringing. Typically, technical gear such as rock shoes, crampons, and helmets are provided by your guide. You will need to bring non-technical items and personal provisions, including water, snacks, food, and suitable clothing.
For the beginner classes, none! For the more advanced classes, the prerequisites are listed in the course descriptions.
At Climb Onsight, we abide by the guide’s cancellation policy or an agreement between you and the guide. Often, you and the guide can reschedule the class to another day.
As a backdrop, the following cancellation policy in our terms and conditions applies:
(a) Fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the course: Customer is entitled to a full refund of the course.
(b) Seven (7) to thirteen (13) calendar days prior to the course: Customer is entitled to a credit equal to the cost of the course or a refund of fifty percent (50%) of the course cost.
(c) Six (6) calendar days or fewer prior to the course: Customer is not entitled to a refund.
The guide has the sole discretion to cancel the course because of the weather. If the guide cancels the course before it begins, you and the guide will work together to arrange an alternate date for the guided trip, a credit for the guide’s services, or an appropriate refund. We won’t offer refunds if the course is canceled once it begins, unless you and the guide agree otherwise.
We offer courses for beginners, gym climbers, families, corporations, thrill seekers, and travelers—truly, there’s something for everyone!