Curious about trad climbing but not sure where to start? The Craftsman + workshop was designed to introduce climbers to adventure climbing. You will learn how to place cams and nuts, build solid gear anchors, and lead without bolts with confidence.

The workshop is located at Metcalfe Rock, a prominent climbing location along the Niagara Escarpment. A few hours from Toronto, these limestone cliffs are one of the best places to learn how to trad climb in Southern Ontario.

Muskoka Mountainworks Workshops

We developed a series of courses to take you from your first outdoor climb to full independence on trad and multi-pitch terrain. Starting with Apprentice, you’ll learn the basics of climbing outside, including top-rope setups and crag safety. Apprentice+ introduces self-rescue techniques. The Journeyman and Journeyman+ workshops are all about anchor building, from natural anchors to trad anchors. Craftsman marks the transition into sport climbing. Finally, Craftsman+ rounds out the finer edges climbing, including multi-pitch and trad climbing. Don’t see what you’re looking for, contact us for a custom workshop!