Stainless only from 2028
Plated quick links and chain are still reimbursed through 2027. After that, TABVAR only reimburses 100% stainless installations.
For route developers2026 order form
Bulk hardware order
Once a year TABVAR pools orders from route builders and retrofitters to buy hardware at bulk prices. One form covers every brand and type, and only stainless steel hardware is offered.
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.
2026 order deadlineJanuary 20, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time
How to order
Get the order form
Make a copy of this year's hardware order form.
Fill it in
Add what you want, plus your name in the spreadsheet title, your email and phone number, and whether you'll pick up in Canmore or Calgary.
Pay by e-transfer
E-transfer the total and send your form to accounting@tabvar.org.
Pick it up
TABVAR will email you when your order has arrived and how to pick it up.
For the 2026 order, chain, hangers and bolts were expected by March and the rest by May.
On the 2026 form
- 316 stainless quick links
- 7 mm links recommended. Bulk pricing for 10 mm links is available if you have a special use for them.
- 316 stainless chain, cut to order
- About 9 links per foot, at $1 per link plus $1 for each cut. A 5-link section costs $6; three 5-link sections cost $18.
- 316 stainless expansion bolts
- New for 2026, so everything TABVAR installs is now 316 grade.
Good to know
Use your credits
The extra 25% on glue-in and retrofit claims is paid as credit toward the bulk order. Use it this year, save it, or give it to a friend. Send your credit notice with your order.
Pickup in Canmore or Calgary
Choose your pickup spot on the order form.
Thanks to our hardware partners
Discounts from these companies lower the cost of the hardware TABVAR buys.
AustriAlpin
More than 1,250 glue-in bolts at a discount since 2022
Sika Canada
Heavily discounted glue-in installation accessories
MEC
More than $44,000 donated and over $50,000 in hardware discounts
Got photos or video of route building you're willing to share? Send them to TABVAR to help promote the work.
Orders and payment: accounting@tabvar.org
