Rock Evolution Course

Itinerary

8:30 am - Meet and greet at the Squamish Adventure Center

9:00 am  - Travel to Smoke Bluff park and head out to the crag (two-minute drive, ten-minute hike)

9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Climbing, learning, and high fives.

4:30 pm - Back to the cars for debriefing and more high fives

• 4 full days of instruction with ACMG guide
• All technical equipment (shoes, harness, helmet and group gear)

• Lunch
• Transportation to and from meeting point

Please come prepared to spend the whole days outside in all types of weather.  It can be anything from cold in the morning as you will be climbing in the shade to very hot in the sun!

• Full pants or Capris. 
• T-shirt or long sleeve
• Warm jacket (sweat shirt, lightweight down jacket)
• Rain/wind jacket (gore-tex)
• Warm hat (for colder days)
• Small back pack (30 litres)
• Sunglasses
• Good shoes; running/gym shoes are fine
• Water, 1 liter
• Food
• Harness, Helmet, Climbing shoes (let us know if you need rentals)

Lunch/Water

Please arrive in the morning with food and drink for the day.  This is also available for purchase at the Adventure center

Making a booking

Greater than 14 days from start date

• 20% deposit is required to secure your guides and or trip. Remaining trip cost is due 14 days

Less than 14 days from start date

• Trip cost must be paid in full

*Subject to change based on particular trip

Forms of payment

Credit card: Visa, Mastercard

Email transfer: info@altusmountainguides.com

Cheque: Only accepted 30 days prior to trip commencement

Cancellations

Greater than 30 days from start date

• Deposit will be refunded in full

30 to 14 days prior to trip commencement

• Deposit amount will be forfeited

Less than 14 days

• Full trip amount will be forfeited

*Subject to change based on particular trip

*All cancellations must be received in writing

Cancellations by Altus Mountain Guides

Upon confirming your booking we guarantee the trip departure. If we cancel a trip for any reason prior to the start date a full refund will be provided. If we are forced to cancel a trip for any reason after the trip start date, a full refund for the unused portion of the trip will be provided. Reasons for Altus canceling a trip include, but are not limited to: unsafe conditions, guide injury, and/or guide illness.

Trip cancellation insurance

Upon confirmation of your trip Altus Mountain Guides enters into financial obligation and cannot refund payment or release you from your contractual obligation except for condition stated below in “Cancellations” Therefore in an effort to avoid unnecessary cancellation penalties, cancellation insurance is strongly recommended in the event you can not participate or if your trip is interrupted “for any reason”. This is available from most travel companies. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding our policy or obtaining insurance.

Cancellation insurance

• Tugo

Medical/Evacuation Insurance

All participants must have personal internationally accepted medical insurance for all activities pertaining to your trip that also includes emergency rescue and evacuation. With your insurance please ensure you will be covered for “roped travel” if booking a technical trip.

*The required insurance depends on location

Canada

• Insurance is free in entire country

USA

• Private insurance is recommended

France 

• Mountain climbing rescue is free

Switzerland, Italy, Austria

• Privates or alpine club insurance is required.

*Europe: We recommend the following: Austrian alpine club membership, REGA

Additional fees

Longer & more involved routes may have additional premiums, driving, accommodation,& food costs are trip dependent.

Please contact us for details and a full quote.