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Challenge the Chief
Climb the Stawamus Chief with a guide, no outdoor experience needed. 1,100 ft of granite up the Squamish Buttress, with a maximum of 2 climbers per guide.
- Location
- Squamish, BC
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Difficulty
- Introductory
- Guest Ratio
- 2 to 1
$600 per person
Book nowClimb the Stawamus Chief in a Day With a Guide
Challenge the Chief is a guided one-day climb of the Stawamus Chief in Squamish, BC, up the Squamish Buttress: about 1,100 ft of multi-pitch rock climbing to 5.10. You climb with an ACMG-certified guide, with no more than 2 climbers per guide, and all technical gear is included. You don’t need outdoor experience. If you’ve top-roped 5.6 in a gym and you’re fit, your guide leads every pitch and coaches you up. It runs any day of the week through the summer, from $350 to $600 per person depending on group size.
We start early and expect to top out between 2 and 4 pm, then walk down to the cars. Along the way you’ll learn to follow a multi-pitch route: moving efficiently on granite, cleaning gear and handling belay changeovers. Watch our Squamish Buttress video to see what the day looks like.
Want to lead it yourself one day? Start with the Rock Evolution Course.
What you will learn?
Learn the skills, techniques & movements to follow a multi-pitch route up the Chief via the Squamish Buttress.
- Movement Skills
- Top Rope Practice
- Understanding How to Remove Gear
- Belay Changeovers
- Belay Practice
All participants are required to read and sign a release of liability waiver prior to their trip.
Is this for You?
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
2027 DATES
- Any day of the week, all summer$350 - $600 per person + GSTBook
Includes
- 1 full day of instruction with an ACMG guide
- All technical equipment (shoes, harness, helmet and group gear)
Does Not Include
- Lunch
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
8:00 am - Meet at the Squamish Adventure Center
9:00 am - Start climbing
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Summit
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Back to the cars for more high fives
FAQ
Itinerary
8:00 am - Meet at the Squamish Adventure Center
9:00 am - Start climbing
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Summit
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Back to the cars for 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 (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
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 climbing experience?
No outdoor experience is needed. You should have top-roped 5.6 in a gym, be fit enough to climb for several hours and hike uphill for up to 3 hours. Your guide leads every pitch.
How long does it take?
A full day. We meet at 8:00 am, start climbing around 9:00 am, reach the top between 2 and 4 pm and are back at the cars by about 5 pm.
How much does it cost?
$350 to $600 per person plus GST, depending on whether you climb with a partner or on your own with the guide.
What is included?
A full day with an ACMG-certified guide and all technical equipment: shoes, harness, helmet and group gear.
Where do we meet?
8:00 am at the Squamish Adventure Centre.
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.
