Peaks Indoor Rock Climbing Club - Team building program

"A team is a group of people who are jointly responsible for achieving a shared goal. Even if the members fulfill their individual roles but they don't work synergistically, then they may not fulfill their potential or achieve as much as they could. The most important foundation you can lay, when building better collective performance, is that of common understanding and commitment to the shared goal."

This 5 hour indoor program (typically 10 am till 3 pm but flexible) is designed to improve communication, increase motivation, build trust and improve team spirit among all team members. 


Program outline:

The participating group will be divided into 2 teams. Each team will be taught several crucial skills required for safe and successful rock climbing. 

Approximate time allocated to the above is 40 min     (10:00 - 10:40 am)

Team 1 will receive 20 min to teach team 2 how to put on rock climbing harness properly. The communication, leadership and organizational skills of the team 1 will be monitored and collected for final debriefing.

Approximate time allocated to the above is 20 min     (10:40 - 11:00 am)

Team 2 will receive 30 min to teach team 1 about climb boundaries, course rating system and how to use rope belay safety system. The communication, leadership and organizational skills of the team 2 will be monitored and collected for final debriefing.

Approximate time allocated to the above is 40 min     (11:00 - 11:30 am)

Both teams will start climbing with focus on safety, communication, trust, encouragement of other participants. Peaks instructors will supervise to ensure safety of all participants. 

Approximate time allocated to the above is 30 min  (11:30 - 12 noon)

Team 1 will teach team 2 how to ascend fixed line using prussic knots. Two participants from team 2 will be required to ascend the fixed ropes. The communication, leadership and organizational skills of the teams will be monitored and collected for final debriefing.

Approximate time allocated to the above is 20 min  (12:00 - 12:20 noon)

Lunch break.   

Approximate time allocated to lunch - 50 min  (12:20 - 1:10 pm)

Corporate ladder - You provide the questions,,,they climb for the answers. In this game, team members will choose climbers to climb to the top of specific routes with curious envelopes at the top. In the envelopes there will be questions about your company and/or industry... the goal is to be the team that answers the most questions correctly.

Approximate time allocated to the corporate ladder is 30 min  (1:10 - 1:40 pm) 

Traversing challenge - This exercise requires strategizing and teamwork. The team must plan how they will traverse the base of the walls and how to utilize each members strengths for the greatest benefit to the team. One person climbs at a time, with the next team member starting where the last one left off.

Approximate time allocated to traversing challenge is 30 min  (1:40 - 2:10 pm)  

Blindfolded climbing - In this activity the team members will climb blindfolded. The goal is to help one of your team members climb the wall, while they are blindfolded, Communication and trust are key in this game.

Approximate time allocated to the above 30 min  (2:10 - 2:40 pm)  

Final debriefing.  Evaluation of the teams performances.  Program ends. 

Approximate time allocated to the above 20 min  (2:40 - 3:00 pm) 

General information.

The fee for this  session  is $ 40.00 + GST per person for groups of up to 15 individuals and includes:   instructions, use of facility, harness. Participants should  wear comfortable clothing that will not obstruct body movement (shorts or track pants, T-shirts) and running shoes. Climbing shoes can be rented individually for additional $ 5.00 + GST per person. Note: Climbing shoe rental is based on availability as we may not have sufficient amount of large size rental shoes. We are flexible, this program can be completed in as little as 3 hrs and can take as long as 5 hrs. Minimum charge $ 400 + GST.

 Insurance.

We are a fully insured facility with perfect safety record. To date have been accident free. Due to insurance requirements we request that the Release of Liability Waiver Form must be filled out and signed by every participant. Note: We currently carry 2 million third party liability insurance coverage. Proof of insurance can be sent upon request.

If you have any questions with respect to this program or wish to book, please call 905 988 5651 or email at . 

We look forward to seeing you at Peaks.