1-day Intro to Rock Climbing in Squamish, BC, Canada

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1-day Intro to Rock Climbing in Squamish, BC, Canada

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Join IFMGA mountain guide Brian Jones for a thrilling introductory 1-day rock climbing course in the beautiful setting of Squamish, BC

Private

1 Day

Mar - Nov

Intermediate

Highlights

Ignite your passion for climbing with an experienced and enthusiastic guide
Discover Squamish, its stunning nature and the views over Howe Sound
Take advantage of a small group to fast track your climbing improvements

Description

Located one hour’s drive north of Vancouver, BC, Squamish is a beautiful country town with stunning forest and mountain wilderness perfect for rock climbing.

After meeting in Squamish town, I will take you climbing at Smoke Bluffs Park, often thought of as a haven for climbers with its over 400 routes. This granite rock face also will also provide you with spectacular views over Howe Sound, the majestic network of fjords situated below.

I’m providing this great 1-day introductory rock climbing course that will see you learning and practising all the requisite skills to ensure a successful beginning to your climbing endeavours.

The first half of the day I will teach you the basic skills and you will have time to practice them thoroughly. Then, in the second half of the day, you will put your newly-acquired skills to the test will have the possibility to progress onto harder climbs if you want.

Skills to be learnt include a variety of climbing techniques, rope management, belay systems, rappelling and the principles of anchoring. However, before you get practical I will deliver a comprehensive briefing on safety, the equipment, knots and the climbing principles.

I instruct with a maximum of 6 climbing students and this low ratio allows me to give instant feedback to all the climbers and to observe all your efforts.

If this trip sounds like fun then don’t hesitate in signing up, I can’t wait to ignite your passion for climbing in this spectacular setting!

If you love the mountains but have more time available then consider this epic and truly memorable 1-week ascent up Mount Waddington in BC. Or if your a skiing enthusiast then consider joining me on this 1+ day of ski touring in Whistler BC, we’ll hike the mountain together and then glide down its pristine slopes.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Meeting point

We will meet at the Squamish Adventure Centre, located on the East side of Highway 99 just past the entrance to downtown Squamish. The climbing sites we use are in the Smoke Bluffs Park, all within a short walking distance of the Adventure Centre. You will meet your group at 0800, unless otherwise instructed.

Details

More info

Please bring with you: Footwear - lightweight hiking shoes/runners to access the climbing sites. Please don't use sandals. Day-pack (big enough for your gear plus climbing ropes and equipment) Outer layer rain jacket - Gore-Tex style Comfortable clothing for climbing outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (no jeans) Sunglasses Fleece jacket or sweater Sunscreen Insect repellant (keep in Ziploc bag away from any climbing equipment) Personal 1st aid (small blister kit, personal medications, etc.) Misc. personal items (camera, journal, etc.) Drink bottles - minimum 1 litre Bring a lunch, drink & snacks, as there are no other options nearby

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Fairmont Pacific Rim Vancouver British Columbia Canada

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Pan Pacific Vancouver Vancouver British Columbia Canada

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Shangri La Hotel Vancouver British Columbia Canada

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About the guide

Brian

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Mountain Guide

Squamish-based IFMGA Mountain Guide Brian Jones is the owner/operator of Canada West Mountain School. Established in 1982, Canada West Mountain School is one of the premier Mountain Guiding and Training centres in Canada.

Brian offer Mountain Guiding services, Instructional Training courses and Custom programs in all aspects of mountain travel and safety in Canada and around the World.

Languages

English

Certificates

ACGM

What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

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