Get a Grip

What to expect

With the support of our Program Leads, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of belaying, communication, and terminology, developing these skills throughout the program.

As the program progresses, basic movement lessons are provided to help each participant improve their technique and build confidence on the wall, both in rope climbing and bouldering. The indoor climbing gym is a great location to learn and practice new skills in a controlled environment. At the climbing gym, each participant can progress at their own pace and challenge themselves with a variety of different routes in the gym, before we head outdoors to the Skaha Bluffs.

What you’ll learn

Each week of the program has a different theme to help prepare the participants to better face the challenges that both life and climbing will bring. By the end of the program, participants will have gained experience in: 

• How to tie a figure 8 follow through knot and safely belay 
• Rope climbing and bouldering skills
• How to use trust, teamwork, and communication to connect with peers and become a part of the climbing community

Getting there

In an effort to make the sport more accessible, Elevation Outdoors provides transportation from 4 central meeting locations in Kelowna and West Kelowna to make it easier for participants to join us.

Dates

Indoor Climbs:
Tuesday & Thursday evenings in May at Beyond the Crux Climbing Gym.

2026 Get a Grip dates are TBD.

Outdoor Climbs:
2 Saturdays (full days) at Skaha Bluffs

Cost

Spots are available on scholarship for youth that meet our eligibility criteria. Scholarships cover 100% of the costs to participate.

Partial funding may be available for families that do not meet scholarship criteria but still face financial barriers.

Limited paid spots are available, at a cost of $375 per spot.