SLS Centre Climbing Wall

Climbing in Cochrane

The Climbing Centre is part of the SLS Centre (Spray Lake Sawmills Centre) on Griffin Road, Cochrane's large community sports complex, which also has four ice rinks, a pool, a curling centre and a gym. The centre is a non-profit with charity status, co-owned by the Town of Cochrane and Rocky View County.

The wall is 24 ft high and climbers use its auto-belay system, so you don't need a partner or any belaying skills. Climbing Wall Attendants run the sessions: they clip in children aged 13 and under (or a parent can), and check older climbers before they clip themselves in.

Visiting

• Drop-in sessions run every day, mostly in the late afternoon and evening on weekdays and through the day at weekends. Check the online Climbing Wall calendar, as times change.
• Climbing is included in centre admission or membership; check in at Guest Services first.
• Members agree to the centre's waiver on their account, while drop-in guests sign a separate climbing waiver (a parent or guardian signs for under-18s).
• Climbers must be at least 3 years old and weigh between 25 and 310 lb, and children under 8 need a parent or guardian with them.
• Wear clean, closed-toe indoor shoes or climbing shoes.

Courses and parties

Five-week courses run through the autumn: Intro to Climbing (Kids Rock) for ages 6 to 8 and Intermediate Climbing (Youth Ascent) for ages 9 to 12. The wall can also be booked for climbing birthday parties.