Supporter
$40or more
About the cost of one new anchor.
- Early access to the 2026 TABVAR Guidemap
- An entry in the October 1 prize draw
Supporting Donor Program 2026
Donate
TABVAR is funded entirely by donations. Donate $40 or more in 2026 to become a Supporter.
- TABVAR's directors are all volunteers, and it's 100% funded by donations.
- In 2025, $17,112 of the $20,842 TABVAR spent went straight to new routes and retrofits.
- $40 is about the cost of one new anchor.
2026 Supporter levels
The Supporting Donor Program. Perks apply to donations made in 2026.
Super Supporter
$100or more
Everything Supporters get, plus partner perks.
- Two entries in the prize draw
- One year of Book of Stone premium
- 10% off memberships or 10-visit punch passes at the Canmore Climbing Gym
- 20% off retail at the Calgary Climbing Centre
- 15% off at MEC, Monod Sports, Vertical Addiction and UnParallel
The 2026 prize draw
24 prizes worth over $3,100 from Arc'teryx, Petzl, Mammut, UnParallel and the Banff Gondola. Supporters get one entry; Super Supporters get two. The draw is on October 1, 2026.
The 2026 draw took place on October 1. Thanks to everyone who took part, and to our prize partners.
Partner perks
Super Supporter perks for 2026. Details, and how to redeem each one, come with your donation receipt.
MEC
15% off regular-priced items
Email orders only, once a month. Not available online or in store.
Valid until July 31, 2027.
Monod Sports
15% off retail
In store only.
Valid until July 31, 2027.
Vertical Addiction
15% off climbing gear and footwear
Climbing gear (harnesses, ropes, helmets, pro, carabiners, quickdraws, belay devices and so on) plus climbing, approach, hiking and running shoes. One purchase per month.
Valid until July 31, 2027.
UnParallel
15% off with an online code
Code valid until December 1, 2026.
Valid until December 1, 2026.
Canmore Climbing Gym
10% off memberships or 10-visit punch passes
Valid until July 31, 2027.
Calgary Climbing Centre
20% off retail items
A one-time discount code. Doesn't combine with other deals or member discounts.
Valid until May 31, 2027.
- Book of Stone
Book of Stone
One year of premium access
The year starts from your donation date. Contact the app developer if you have trouble getting the app or subscription.
Where the money goes
All of TABVAR's directors are volunteers. Apart from basic running costs like insurance and bank fees, donations pay for route hardware.
Spending in 2025
From the 2025 annual report.
- Route hardware
- Operating costs
- New routes$11,547
- Retrofits$5,566
- Insurance$1,949
- Member engagement$845
- PayPal fees$837
- Bank charges$99
Total $20,843
Other ways to give
E-transfer
Send an e-transfer to donations@tabvar.org.
Cheque or money order
Mail it to TABVAR, Box 8768 Stn Main, Canmore, AB T1W 0C1.
Employer matching
Some donors have doubled their gift through their employer's matching program on Benevity.
Through your business
Sponsorships, discounts, prizes and hardware all make a difference.
Ways to partnerQuestions
Will I get a tax receipt?
No. TABVAR doesn't issue tax receipts for donations.
How do I get my perks?
Details on each offer, and how to redeem it, come with your donation receipt.
When do Supporters get the Guidemap?
The 2026 Guidemap goes to Supporters first, when it's released in early October.
Where does the money go?
Most of it pays for route hardware. See the 2025 breakdown on this page, or read the annual reports.
Can I give monthly?
Yes. Choose Monthly in the donation form.
Something else? Email donations@tabvar.org.
