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Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) Member Drop-in High-wall Climbing

Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) Member Drop-in High-Wall Climbing

**PLEASE NOTE: The following DROP-IN HIGH-WALL CLIMBING registration page is ONLY for:

  • Current Alpine Club of Canada Members

If you do not hold a current ACC membership, or you are interested in boulder climbing, please browse our other options from the activity registration menu.

You will be asked for proof of current ACC membership prior to admission to the facility.

Booking an ACC Member drop-in spot without holding an ACC Membership is fraudulent behavior, and may result in complete loss of admission fee, future booking capabilities, and/or use of Van Vliet Complex amenities and services. 

  • The admission price for current ACC members is $15.50

In an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the following rules and guidelines have been implemented for all patrons during drop-in hours; failure to abide by the terms listed below will result in immediate expulsion from the facility and a possible ban on future facility use. Please read the following carefully:

Drop-in high-wall climbing is available through online booking ONLY

  • Patrons must register for drop-in high-wall climbing online
  • Drop-in high-wall climbing can be booked for a maximum of 2 hours per-person (per day); please note that some bookable times are shorter than 2 hours in duration
  • Registration for drop-in high-wall climbing DOES NOT permit use of the bouldering area; climbers found abusing this rule will be asked to leave the facility
  • The admission fee DOES NOT include equipment rentals OR Top-rope/Lead checks
    • Harnesses, climbing shoes, and belay devices can be rented for an additional fee, in person, at the front desk of the Wilson Climbing Centre
    • Lead climbing ropes are available at no additional fee
  • Online bookings will be confirmed by a staff member before entry into the facility is permitted - please bring with you:
    • A copy of your receipt
    • A piece of photo ID
  • If this is your first time using our facility, or it has been longer than 1 year since you last signed a waiver, you will be asked to complete a new access agreement and waiver form prior to entry 
  • If this is your first time to our gym, or it has been greater than 1 year since your last top-rope or lead check, you will be required to perform a belay-skills check before entering the high-wall loft (for an additional, non-refundable fee).  Click here for more information about our belay testing and fees. 

Health screening and protective measures

  • All patrons will be screened at the door for health issues before entry to the facility is permitted
  • All patrons must sterilize hands (i.e. washing with soap in washroom or applying hand-sanitizer available in the facility) before climbing
  • All patrons MUST WEAR A FACE MASK AT ALL TIMES (regardless of age, gender, etc.) while in the facility
  • Powdered chalk is NOT ALLOWED IN THE FACILITY AT THIS TIME; liquid chalk is permissible (and recommended) as a substitute
  • Social distancing of 6 metres is required within the facility when face masks must be removed (i.e. to consume food/drink)
  • Climbing with a single partner or small cohort is required; mixing of belay/climbing partners between groups is not permitted

Come prepared to climb

  • DO NOT bring any valuable belongings with you to the facility
  • Water fountains are closed at this time - water bottles can be refilled in our fill stations
  • Change rooms and lockers at the Wilson Climbing Centre are unavailable at this time; changing and/or storing belongings in the washrooms is not permitted
  • Washroom sinks and toilets are available for use; only 2 patrons are allowed in the washroom at any given time 

Age restrictions and spectators

  • Climbers must be 14 years (or older) in order to access drop-in high-wall climbing
  • A Youth Informed Consent form MUST be completed (in full and signed by the legal parent/guardian) prior to entering the facility
  • Spectators who have not signed up/paid for drop-in high-wall climbing are not allowed to enter the facility

Common courtesy and respect for staff

  • Abuse, confrontation, and/or disagreement with staff regarding any of the above items is unacceptable, and will result in immediate expulsion from the facility (and possible loss of future facility usage)
    • Refusal to follow the AHS health screening protocol each time you enter the facility will result in no admittance 
    • Refusal to wear a suitable face mask will result in expulsion from the climbing gym
    • Patrons are prohibited from bringing in, renting, or using powdered chalk anywhere in the facility; use of powdered chalk will result in expulsion from the facility
  • Please follow all other direction of the facility staff – we are all working hard towards getting our facilities back up running safely for the enjoyment of all of our patrons

For contact tracing reasons, every person who intends to enter the facility needs to be registered in advance. You must book each individual participant from your group in their own spot. Any participants who have not registered/paid (according to our entry list) will not be permitted entry to the facility.

23-May-2025

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