Prerequisites:
None!
Highlight Skills:
Belay changeovers, multi-pitch anchors, multi-pitch rappels and belay methods.
No experience needed - join a certified climbing guide for a multi-pitch ascent of the Squamish Chief.
Book NowThink you have the muscle to climb the Squamish Chief? Prove it! Over two days we will train you with the rock climbing skills to attempt a summit of the Chief via the main face climbing route: The Squamish Buttress.
Day 1
Introduction to Rock Climbing Skills and Techniques in the Squamish Smoke Bluffs Park.
Day 2
The Chief! With an early start, we head up the Squamish Buttress route.
Route
1100 ft of technical rock climbing to a 5.10 grade.
None!
Belay changeovers, multi-pitch anchors, multi-pitch rappels and belay methods.
Learn the skills, techniques & movements to follow a multi-pitch route up the Chief via the Squamish Buttress.
Day 1 – Rock skills + Seconding trad route
Movement Skills
Top Rope Practice
Understanding How to Remove Gear
Belay Changeovers
Belay Practice
Day 2 – Climbing the Chief
Put all your newly learned skills to the test!
All participants are required to read and sign a release of liability waiver prior to their trip.
If you have previous experience top-rope climbing and are ready to catapult your climbing skills & experience into becoming a fully-fledged rock climber- this is for you!
Have Top Roped a Minimum 5.6 -in the Gym
Fitness to Move for a Minimum of 3 Hours
Can Hike 3 Hours in Gentle Uphill Terrain
Likes being outside
