Upcoming Events
BIPOC NORQUAY VIA FERRATA
Led by a highly experienced ACMG-certified guide, you wear a harness that is always attached to the mountain’s steel cable pathway, securing you to the rock at all times.
No climbing knowledge is needed – just a basic level of physical fitness, and a big sense of adventure.
Ridge Walker Tour
3.5 – 4 hour round trip | 1.4km distance
To get a greater feel for heights, exposure and the full Via Ferrata experience, become a Ridgewalker! This half-day excursion takes you high up on the Norquay cliffs, climbing the Memorial, Sunrise and Vista buttresses – and of course, traversing the suspension bridge.
AGE 15+ (If under 18, you need to be accompanied by your parent/guardian)
FEE: $70 (This helps run future programming)
SPONSORED BY ACMG ADVENTURE ACCESS GRANT!
Intro to Outdoor Climbing
Soul Of Miistaki will be offering a one day Intro to Outdoor Climbing
Sunday, June 18th, 2023
Age: 16+
Fee: $50 (inform us if cost is a limitation we can help)
Rentals Included (if you have some of your own gear feel free to bring it)
FULL!!
Social Climb Night @ Hanger CCC
Event Address: Calgary Climbing Centre Hanger 588 Aero Dr NE #106, Calgary, AB T2E 7Y4
Contact us at soulofmiistaki@gmail.com
Date: Friday June 2nd 6:00 - 9:00pm
Check-In @ 6:00 pm
Introductions @ 6:30 pm
Draw Prizes @ 8:30 pm
Event is social gathering to celebrate community and our new logo. Both BIPOC and ally's are welcome to attend this event. To register fill out a form for each person attending. Max of 44 spots available for the event.
All ages and climbing levels are welcome to join us for the night (Climbers under the age of 14 will need an adult with them for the evening). There won't be any formal climbing instruction just climbing and snacks! Calgary Climbing Centre Members and Non-Members can register, the drop-in $15 rate will only include a rental harness. Rental Climbing shoe will be a separate charge. Bring comfortable clothes and a pair of indoor gym shoes if you don't have climbing shoes.
Ensure that you Calgary Climbing Centre Waiver is up to date, legal names and valid photo ID will be required upon check-in to validate your waiver or a minor's waiver.
Calgary Climbing Centre Waiver
RVSP Below - Fill out one form per participant
BIPOC Indoor Climbing Progression Course
Calgary Climbing Centre- Rocky Mountain - Map
For BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Colour) ages 16+.
No experience is needed. Belay Certification Recommended. Belay Pre-Course on April 19th. We want to ensure you have fun and take away a memorable experience and possibly help with transitioning to rock climbing this year if that is your goal.
4 Wednesdays in April and May (April 19th, April 26th, May 3rd, May 10th)
6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Belay Pre-Course April 19th, 5:00 pm
No leading will be in this course.
All gear is provided
Fee: $40
Apply Below:
INTRO TO BIKE MAINTENANCE
Bicycle Cafe is hosting their 2nd annual "Intro to Bike Maintenance" clinic for BIPOC, 2SLGBTQI+, and adaptive cyclists, and women and Soul of Miistaki will be collaborating with them.
The bike industry hasn't always thrown open its doors in order to make sure everyone who wants to have some pedal-powered fun feels welcomed and empowered. We are hoping to help break down one of the barriers to entry; understanding how our bikes work and what we need to do when they stop working.
This clinic will leave you with a basic understanding of pre/post-ride bike maintenance, the knowledge required for common trailside breakdowns.
We are here to help answer my questions and are stoked to share our experiences from within the industry, as well as being open to feedback for how we can grow to better support all riders.
Date: March 7th, 21st & April 18th.
Time: 7pm-9ish
Location: Bicycle Cafe Canmore, AB
Cost: $20.00 (All proceeds will go to Soul of Miistaki with their mission to create connections to the traditional lands of Indigenous people through movement, personal growth, and inclusive access to outdoor activities).
There are 45 spots available + a waitlist.
March 7th: https://forms.gle/JWeHADnyCdf4TNJt6
March 21st: https://forms.gle/D9BFivE1AFFmZx4x9
April 18th: https://forms.gle/rmJoQWRE36ZxdxY78
Waitlist: https://forms.gle/HbFjXrLkWy6rqqPu5
BIPOC INTRO TO ICE CLIMBNG
Soul Of Miistaki will be offering a BIPOC Intro to Ice Climbing Friday March 3rd 2023.
Fee: $50 (Please let us know if this is a barrier)
No experience is needed. We want to ensure you have fun and take away a memorable experience in the mountains.
Climbing gear is provided by Yamnuska Mountain Adventures (Helmet, harness, mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axes)
Personal Items to bring: All your warm layers, hot beverages such as tea in a thermos, lunch, sunscreen etc (I can go into more detail once email is sent out)
*Limited spots available. If chosen, I will send confirmation and link for payment.* Preference given to individuals that have never been ice climbing before.
ADULT BIPOC INTRO TO ICE CLIMBING
Soul Of Miistaki will be offering a BIPOC Intro to Ice Climbing Sunday January 15th, 2022.
Fee: $40
No experience is needed. We want to ensure you have fun and take away a memorable experience in the mountains.
Climbing gear is provided by Yamnuska Mountain Adventures (Helmet, harness, mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axes)
Personal Items to bring: All your warm layers, hot beverages such as tea in a thermos, lunch, sunscreen etc (I can go into more detail once email is sent out)
*Limited spots available. If chosen, I will send confirmation and link for payment.* Preference given to individuals that have never been ice climbing before.
BIPOC Climbing Progression Course
For BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Colour) ages 15+.
No experience is needed. We want to ensure you have fun and take away a memorable experience and possibly help with transitioning to rock climbing this year if that is your goal.
4 Thursday’s in January (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th)
6pm-8pm
No leading will be in this course.
All gear is provided
Fee: $40
FULL!
BIPOC WOMEN CULTURAL CLIMBING CAMP!
2ND ANNUAL CULTURAL CLIMBING CAMP!
We will be learning to climb, progress our skills, and as well learning from a Blackfoot Elder to learn about the History and Indigenous cultural, as well as story telling.
We will be spending the weekend together in the Canmore ACC cabins.
BIPOC Women Intro to Rock Climbing
We are excited to announce a collaboration between The B.I.G. Initiative & Soul of Miistaki to offer a BIPOC Intro to Climbing for women identifying persons.
BIPOC Intro to Lead
Prerequisites: Competently top rope climb, belay, tie in and climbed outdoors a bit.
BIPOC Norquay Via Ferrata
Led by a highly experienced ACMG-certified guide, you wear a harness that is always attached to the mountain’s steel cable pathway, securing you to the rock at all times.
No climbing knowledge is needed – just a basic level of physical fitness, and a big sense of adventure.
Ridge Walker Tour
3.5 – 4 hour round trip | 1.4km distance
To get a greater feel for heights, exposure and the full Via Ferrata experience, become a Ridgewalker! This half-day excursion takes you high up on the Norquay cliffs, climbing the Memorial, Sunrise and Vista buttresses – and of course, traversing the suspension bridge.
AGE 15+ (If under 18, you need to be accompanied by your parent/guardian)
FEE: $40 (This helps run future programming)
SPONSORED BY ACMG ADVENTURE ACCESS GRANT!
FULL!
BIPOC Intro to Rock Climbing
Beginner Friendly!
All gear graciously donated by Gear Up Canmore!
Ages: 16+
Location: TBA
All gear provided!
BIPOC Intro to mountain biking
Mountain biking has been a hard sport to get into because of costs. If you have always wanted to try this activity out, now is your chance. As usual, we will be offering this course at a subsidized cost. If you know you can pay the full amount of trying this out, please do.
Bikes and helmets are included.
Collaboration with Alberta66!
Gear provided by The Handle-Bar!
Intro to Hiking (open to everyone)
(Open to everyone) All Ages
Indigescape into the Rockies with Buffalo Stone Woman (Iinisskimmaakii).
This event will cover the basics of hiking, but also you will learn about Indigenous history and the land.
Cost: $40
BIPOC Intro to indoor climbing program
UPDATE: PROGRAM FULL
For BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Colour) ages 16+.
No experience is needed. We want to ensure you have fun and take away a memorable experience and possibly help with transitioning to rock climbing this year.