2026 funding claims
Open until August 1
Claims are open. Send yours in before the deadline.
Closed
This year's deadline has passed. Details for the next claim period will be posted here.
Claim deadlineAugust 1, 2026
For route developers
TABVAR reimburses hardware costs for new routes and retrofits, runs a yearly bulk hardware order, and keeps hardware and tools in Canmore and Calgary for retrofitters to use.
Current status
Funding & claims
2026 bulk hardware order
Open until January 20
The order is open. Get your form and payment in before the deadline.
Closed
This order has closed. Details of the next order will be posted here.
Order deadlineJanuary 20, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time
Coming changes
- From 2028, anchor chain and quick links must be stainless steel and rated to at least 25 kN.
- From 2028, every expansion bolt needs a letter stamped on its end identifying its length.
What TABVAR funds
Funding follows the current TABVAR Funding Guidelines. The short version:
Priority 1Retrofits
No cap
Replacing old or damaged hardware is TABVAR's first priority. Anyone who can retrofit safely can claim, and claims are paid at 125%, with the extra 25% as bulk-order credit.
Priority 2New routes
Up to $2,250
Per developer, per year: up to $1,500 with expansion bolts or $2,250 with glue-ins. Routes with glue-ins are paid at 125%. New route funding is for accredited TABVAR members.
Priority 3Bolted descents
New independent rappel routes are funded after retrofits and new climbing routes.
Borrowing hardware and tools
TABVAR keeps two hardware stashes, in Canmore and Calgary, where you can pick up what a retrofit needs. Get in touch ahead of time so it's ready when you need it.
- The hardware for the job
- Tools: rotary hammers, drill bits, bolt extractors and more
- Prefer your own hardware? Claim it back afterwards. It has to meet the same standards.
Ask for hardwareinfo@tabvar.org, or ask in the TABVAR Facebook group.
Issue tracker
Hardware problems reported by climbers are listed by crag in the TABVAR app. Route builders can claim an issue, fix it, and mark it complete so everyone knows it's done.
Questions?
- Funding claimsclaims@tabvar.org
- Bulk hardware ordersaccounting@tabvar.org
