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Intro to Rock Climbing Course
A one-day introduction to outdoor rock climbing at the Smoke Bluffs in Squamish. Learn to tie in, belay, build a top-rope anchor and rappel, with all the gear provided.
- Location
- Squamish, BC
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Difficulty
- Introductory
- Guest Ratio
- 6 to 1
$169 per person
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Our Intro to Rock Climbing Course is a one-day course in Squamish, BC that takes you from the climbing gym to real granite. An ACMG-certified guide teaches you knots, belaying, top-rope anchors and rappelling at the Smoke Bluffs, with a maximum of 6 climbers per guide. It costs $169, runs Saturdays from May to September and Tuesdays from June to August, and all technical gear is included.
The skills you learn here are the foundation for sport climbing, trad climbing and multi-pitch. You also get access to our online course, so you can study before your day and keep learning after it.
Next step: most people move on to our Sport Climbing Course or the Traditional Climbing Course.
What does this course cover?
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Part of the Introductory skill set.
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
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required
Is this course for me?
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
Includes
- 1 full day of instruction with ACMG guide
- All technical equipment (shoes, harness, helmet and group gear)
- Access to our online course
Does Not Include
- Lunch
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
8:30 am - Meet and greet at the Squamish Adventure Centre
9 am - Travel to Smoke Bluffs park and head out to the crag (one-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
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Itinerary
8:30 am - Meet and greet at the Squamish Adventure Centre
9 am - Travel to Smoke Bluffs park and head out to the crag (one-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
Gear List
Please come prepared to spend the whole day 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 (sweatshirt, lightweight down jacket)
Rain/wind jacket (gore-tex)
Warm hat (for colder days)
Small backpack (30 litres)
Sunglasses
Good shoes; running/gym shoes are fine
Water, 1 litre
Food
Harness, Helmet, Climbing shoes (available upon request)
Please arrive in the morning with food and drink for the day. This is also available for purchase at the Adventure center.
Booking Policy
Please take a moment to read and understand our policies before booking! All the information you need about booking, payment, cancellation and weather policies can be found in our cancellation policy and FAQs.
Do I need any climbing experience?
No outdoor experience is needed. The course suits people who have been to a climbing gym a couple of times and can climb around 5.4 indoors. Your guide teaches the rest.
What is included?
A full day with an ACMG-certified guide, all technical equipment (climbing shoes, harness, helmet and group gear) and access to our online course. Bring your own lunch and water.
Where do we meet?
8:30 am at the Squamish Adventure Centre. We climb at the Smoke Bluffs, a one-minute drive and a ten-minute walk away, and finish around 4:30 pm.
How many people are in the group?
A maximum of 6 climbers per guide.
Can teenagers join?
Minors need a parent or legal guardian to sign their waiver. Climbers 16 and over are welcome with a parent or guardian on the course. Younger or unaccompanied minors are considered case by case, so contact the office first.
What should I take after this course?
The Sport Climbing Course teaches you to lead on bolts, and the Traditional Climbing Course teaches you to place your own gear. After that, Multi-Pitch gets you onto Squamish’s longer routes.
Reviews
“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.”
