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Custom Single-Pitch Climbing
A day on Squamish granite with a local ACMG rock guide. You pick the climbing, we handle the ropes, anchors and route-finding.
- Location
- Squamish, BC
- Duration
- 1 day or more
- Difficulty
- Introductory
- Guest Ratio
- 6 to 1
Starting at $110 per person
Book nowGuided Rock Climbing in Squamish, at Your Level
Custom single-pitch climbing is a guided full or half day at the crags around Squamish with an ACMG-certified rock guide. Your guide picks routes that fit your ability, from easy slabs for first-timers to hard cracks for strong climbers, and sets up the ropes so you can spend the day climbing. No experience is needed, and the price per person drops as your group gets bigger, up to 6 climbers.
This is the day to book if you mostly want to climb: a family outing, a group of friends, or a visiting climber who wants a local to show them the best lines and save the guesswork. If you would rather focus on learning specific skills, see Private Rock Climbing Instruction. Any of our courses can also be run privately for your group, including Intro to Rock, Sport, Trad, Multi-Pitch and Rock Rescue.
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What do you get?
Let us know your climbing goal: whether you want to spin laps on Squamish’s beautiful rock climbs with a local guide, have a private course with your friends and family or have some one-on-one instruction to take your climbing skills to the next level. Altus Mountain Guides tailors instructional days for all ability levels and goals.
- Fully Custom Trips (dates, duration & destination)
- ACMG/ IFMGA Certified Guides
- Intimate Local Knowledge
- Ongoing Support
- Adventure Creation Experts
All participants are required to read and sign a release of liability waiver prior to their trip.
Is this for you?
Whether you are a “never-ever,” intermediate, or an expert rock climber, Single Pitch Climbing + Instruction is for anyone who wants to climb outdoors.
- Previous rock climbing experience not necessary
- Fitness to be moving for a minimum of 3 hours
- Can hike 1 hour in gentle uphill terrain
- Likes being outside
PRICE PER PERSON
- Full Day (one climber)$595 per person + GSTBook
- Full Day (two climbers)$375 per person + GSTBook
- Full Day (three climbers)$270 per person + GSTBook
- Full Day (four climbers)$190 per person + GSTBook
- Full Day (five climbers)$160 per person + GSTBook
- Full Day (six climbers)$140 per person + GSTBook
- Half Day (one climber)$390 per person + GSTBook
- Half Day (two climbers)$260 per person + GSTBook
- Half Day (three climbers)$170 per person + GSTBook
- Half Day (four - six climbers)$110 per person + GSTBook
Includes
- Guides fee
- Group climbing equipment
- Climbing shoes
- Harness
- Helmet
Does Not Include
- Lunch
- Water
- Camera
- Transportation to and from meeting area
Itinerary
Full Day
8:00 am - meet
8:30 am - climb on
4:00 pm - return to cars
*start time is customizable
Half Day
8:00 am - meet*
8:30 am - climb on
12:00 pm - return to cars
*start time is customizable
Frequently Asked Questions
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 afternoon sun!
Full pants or Capris.
T-shirt or long sleeve
Warm jacket (sweatshirt, lightweight down jacket)
Rain/wind jacket (gore-tex)
Warm hat
Small backpack (30 litres)
Sunglasses
Good shoes; running/gym shoes are fine
Water 1 litre
Food
(Included)
Harness
Helmet
Climbing shoes
Booking Policy
Please take a moment to read and understand our policies before booking! Booking, payment, cancellation and weather policies, as well as FAQ, may be found here.
Itinerary
Full Day:
8:00 am - meet
8:30 am - climb on
4:00 pm - return to cars
Half Day:
8:00 am - meet*
8:30 am - climb on
12:00 pm - return to cars
*start time is customizable
How much does it cost?
Pricing is per person and goes down as the group grows. A full day ranges from $595 for one climber to $140 each for a group of six. A half day ranges from $390 for one climber to $110 each for four to six. GST is extra.
What is the difference between this and private instruction?
On a custom single-pitch day the focus is on climbing: your guide sets up the ropes and you climb as much as you like. On a private instruction day the focus is on learning skills like placing gear, building anchors or leading. Your guide is happy to mix the two.
Do I need any experience?
No. Plenty of our guests have never climbed outside. Your guide will choose routes that suit everyone in the group, and the harness, helmet and climbing shoes are included.
Can a mixed-ability group climb together?
Yes. Squamish crags have routes of many grades side by side, so your guide can set up an easier line and a harder one next to each other and everyone climbs at their own level.
What does a typical day look like?
A full day runs from about 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and a half day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Start times can be adjusted. Expect a hike of up to about an hour to the crag on gentle terrain.
Reviews
“ Great objective, great weather, great food, and great company - it doesn't get any better than this! Can't wait to get back out there with the Altus guides - don't leave home without 'em!”
