Climb Higher Reach Further
Zen Climb teaches outdoor rock cliimbing courses on the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario and in Squamish, British Columbia.
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Climbing Courses Locations
We have taught rock climbing lessons to climbers from the GTA — Greater Toronto Area, Vancouver area, as well as other parts of Canada, U.S. and Europe.
We teach rock climbing risk management skills based on standards developed by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) and the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) — both belong to the International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations (IFMGA) which sets the highest standards in guiding.
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Your life deserves the highest standards of risk management techniques!
Our instructors are well-versed in teaching skills as well as technical skills. We encourage you to learn a life lesson through your climbing experience.
- Outdoor Rock Climbing
- Cliff Rappel & Rappel Anchor Setup
- Rock Climbing and Rappelling
- Gym to Crag: Top Rope Anchor Setting and Climbing
- Improvised Self Rock Rescue
- Top Rope Solo Climbing with Self-belay
- Sport Lead Climbing and Rappelling
- Traditional Lead Climbing
- Multi-pitch Climbing Techniques
- Top Rope Rock Climbing Instructor Certification
Intro Outdoor Rock Climbing Online Video Course
Sixteen (16) lessons presented in the video format through their respective links are the property of The Ping Way Inc. operated as Zen Climb. All rights are reserved.
- Lesson 1: Putting On Harness
- Lesson 2: Putting On Helmet
- Lesson 3: What To Wear
- And Many More
Zen Climb Journey
In 1970 Brian Hibbert established Ontario’s first commercial rock climbing company, Hibbert Climbing and Enterprises, to provide saftety oriented climbing programs to students and adults. In the following 30 years, Brian taught generations of climbers without a single safety accident.
In 2001 Brian folded his outdoor climbing instruction operation due to inhibiting insurance cost following the 9.11 tragedy in New York, and began to work with Xiaoping Li under his company The Ping Way (established in 2000) to facilitate team building and leadership development using wall climbing and ropes course activities.
In 2010 Xiaoping Li established Zen Climb to offer outdoor rock climbing instruction service. In addition to inheriting some nonperishable climbing equipment from Brian, Xiaoping sought Brian’s advice on both climbing and people skills, and decided to carry on Brian’s signature torch at the crags — to help clients to have a safe climbing experience and achieve a sense of accomplishment.
Upcoming Climbing Events
April 7, 2024
Try Rappelling in Spring
Rappel down the cliff at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, then hike the trails to observe signs of spring, or reverse the order. Your paid admission to this park also entitles you free entrance to six nearby conservation areas on the same day.
Intro Outdoor Rock Climbing Online Video Course
Sixteen (16) lessons presented in the video format through their respective links are the property of The Ping Way Inc. operated as Zen Climb. All rights are reserved.
- Lesson 1: Putting On Harness
- Lesson 2: Putting On Helmet
- Lesson 3: What To Wear
- And Many More
Outdoor Rock Climbing and Rappelling and Rescue Courses | Ontario Climbing Guides | Rattlesnake Point | British Columbia Climbing Guides | Squamish
Our Ontario rock climbing guides and British Columbia rock climbing guides offer outdoor rock climbing courses that combine some best risk management practices used by Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) and American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA).
The progression of these courses and lessons are designed for men and women and kids to try outdoor rock climbing, for gym climbers to climb on real rocks, for experienced climbers to develop anchor setting skills, learn sport lead climbing, trad lead climb and multi-pitch climbing, and master some practical improvised self-rescue skills to prepare them for rock climbing trips in and outside Canada.
We have provided rock climbing. rappelling, anchor building with various climbing knots and self-rescue training to people preparing to ascend via technical routes to ambitious summits such as Carstensz Pyramid, Eiger, Everest and K2. Some of them just wanted to train to join expedition teams. A few of them wanted to master a wide range of skills including lead climbing to launch expedition on their own.
Introductory Outdoor Rock Climbing
If you are curious and want to try outdoor rock climbing, this program is for you.
Cliff Rappel & Rappel Anchor Setup
Experience the thrill of being high in the air. Conquer your fear of heights.
Introductory Rock Climbing and Rappelling
You can try both rappelling and climbing with this program. Using the most up-to-date techniques practiced by AMGA and ACMG, you can pack the excitement of both rappelling and climbing in one day
Gym to Crag: Top Rope Anchor Setting and Climbing
You have climbed indoors and you want to be able to set up top rope anchors and climb outdoors on your own.
Select A Guide: Location, Availability, Rates
You have the option to choose a specific guide/instructor for your session!
A list of guides/instructors are available to run certain sessions, at particular locations, on certain dates, at special rates.
Though these special rates vary from our regular course rates, the sessions are all conducted following the same standards.
Each instructor naturally carries their unique personality in their interaction with you. By reading their profiles, you may find one that appeals to you most.
