At the open house, community members, visitors, and Banff Centre staff will have a chance to climb a pitch with the belaying and coaching guidance of one of the Sally Borden climbing staff, take the climbing safety test, which allows one to climb and belay using the top ropes, or to sign up for a free two-hour introduction to climbing. Prizes and refreshments will complete the festive experience. All users will need to take a basic climbing safety test to use the climbing court for bouldering or top roping, and a lead test to lead climb. Climbing shoes, harnesses, and belay devices will be available for rent at the Sally Borden Building. During this time, parts of the wall may also be used for adult and youth instruction, rescue courses, and practice.
Members have access to the above and drop in programs at no extra cost.
May Drouin, recreation program director at the Sally Borden Building.