Soul Of Miistaki will be offering our annual BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) cultural climbing event. Come climb, hang out, and learn from our Elders.
The cultural climbing weekend is meant to develop people's climbing skills, connect with our Elders, and build community. If you’ve never tried climbing before, we hope to introduce it to you in a safe and inviting way with the support of guides and our board members who have climbing experience. If you have previous climbing experience, we hope to build upon the skills you already have and answer any questions you may have to support your future in climbing. An important element of this climbing weekend will be opportunities to share our experiences and interact with Elders who will guide discussions on Indigenous history and teachings.
When: August 28th - August 30th, 2026 (Starting in the evening on Friday, August 28th)
Where: Bow Valley, AB
Accommodations: ACC Canmore Clubhouse- Canmore, AB
Age: 17+
Fee: $200 includes rental gear, food and accommodation
(We also don't want this to be a barrier, look at quesstion below, if you require financial support)
**Application Deadline: July 12, 10 PM MST
We will aim to communicate those who are chosen and waitlist by July 16th, 2026
No experience is needed. We want to ensure you have fun and take away a memorable experience in the mountains. We will be staying at the ACC cabins in Canmore for the weekend, and food will be provided.
Climbing gear is provided should you need it (helmet, harness, belay device, and shoes). If you do have some of your own climbing gear, we suggest bringing it as it will likely be more comfortable.