Prerequisites:
No experience needed!
Skills Learned:
Useful knots, top rope anchors, belay techniques, route selection, crag hazard management and what the word 'crag' means.
An introduction to rock climbing in Squamish, BC! Our Intro to Rock Climbing course is the perfect first step for anyone curious about the gripping sport (pun intended) of outdoor rock climbing.
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The First Step to Becoming the Next Alex Honnold
An introduction to rock climbing in Squamish, BC! Our Intro to Rock Climbing course is the perfect first step for anyone curious about the gripping sport (pun intended) of outdoor rock climbing.
What’s included?
1 full day out in the field with an ACMG guide
Access to our online course
Access to our top-up clinics throughout the season
This course delivers the fundamentals required to get you outdoors and climbing rock. The skills acquired on this course are the foundation of sport climbing, trad climbing, multi-pitch climbing, and beyond.
We also provide top-up clinics as part of this course, so you can continue your learning even after the course is over. All you have to do is book your slot, and get yourself back out on the rock with one of our guides!
All students will also get access to our online course, so you can study before you head out into the field and continue learning even when the field day is over.
No experience needed!
Useful knots, top rope anchors, belay techniques, route selection, crag hazard management and what the word 'crag' means.
This course is designed for individuals with some minor experience with rock climbing and wish to do simple top-rope climbing outdoors. This is the first step to becoming an outdoor rock climber.
Minor Previous Gym Experiences (a couple of times)
Climb Indoors at 5.4
Familiarity with Belaying
Familiarity with Climbing Knots and Gear
Figure 8 Knot
How to Put on a Harness
Participants will practice using a top rope anchor system, the foundational skills of outdoor climbing, under the direct supervision of the Guide in a supportive environment.
Skills covered on this single day course:
Route Selections- Macro and Micro
Crag Hazard Recognition and Mitigation
Gear Selection
Bolt Evaluation
Setting Up a Top Rope
Safe Rappelling
Warm Up Session
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Flexible Cancelation Pricing
$20.00
Tucker catered the course to our experience levels, and I felt that every step was helpful and built upon the previous skill. There were loads of practice time, climb time, and I finished the course feeling confident that I could practice those skills on my own/with friends.
