News & Updates

Jan 30, 2019, The 2018 annual report is now available.

Check the annual report section

November 1, 2018 - 2018 Claim forms available

The 2018 New Route and Retrofit claim forms are now available. See the Routebuilders section.

June 24, 2018 - Matt Snell Memorial
Friends and supporters of Matt Snell; Matt's family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to TABVAR in Matt's name
Matt Snell Memorial
Donations will be used to further our work in making the Bow Valley a safer place to climb

March 24, 2018 - MEC makes major donation
Since TABVAR's inception in 1994, MEC has continuously and generously supported TABVAR through cash donations and fixed hardware discounts.
This year in addition to the hardware discount they also made a very generous donation of $10,000. Big thanks MEC!

September 2, 2016 - New mailing address:
Box 8768 Stn Main, Canmore, AB T1W 0C1

Sept 15, 2013 - Want to help with route repairs and refurbishments?
We've got a drill to loan out. Contact Greg for details by selecting "route work" on our contact form.

June 2, 2013 Have you seen our Facebook page?

March 31, 2013 - TABVAR is now accepting donations online via PayPal
Any amount helps in funding route repairs, refurbishing old hardward and new route development.

Feb 12, 2013 - Jane Vuong Memorial Page
Our sincere condolences to her loved ones and deep thanks for the generous donations in Jane's memory.

Jan 7, 2013 - Updated Retrofit Progress Report

Nov 23, 2012 - Bradley Joyce Memorial Page
Our sincere condolences to his loved ones and deep thanks for the generous donations in his memory.

October 31, 2012 - Route Builders Claim Packages

June 27th, 2012 - 2012 TABVAR FUNDING GUIDELINES

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The Association of Bow Valley Rock Climbers (TABVAR) is a-not-for profit organization, funded by donations, whose purpose is to promote the responsible development of safe rock climbing areas serving the Calgary, Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise climbing communities.

TABVAR provides funds for:

• Environmental projects such as erosion protection measures at the base of cliffs and trails.
• Repair and refurbishment of existing routes.
• Fixed anchors on routes.

Since its inception in 1993, TABVAR has raised and disbursed more than $85,000 plus over $15,000 in contributed materials.

Thank you to all our supporters and a special thanks to our corporate sponsors: