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Squamish Splitter Camp
A two-day crack climbing camp in Squamish for trad leaders who want to climb harder. Thin cracks to off-widths on day 1, a big multi-pitch objective on day 2.
- Location
- Squamish
- Duration
- 2 days
- Difficulty
- Introductory / Intermediate
- Guest Ratio
- 6 to 1
$350 per person
Book nowSquamish Splitter Camp: Two Days of Crack Climbing Coaching
The Squamish Splitter Camp is a two-day crack climbing camp in Squamish, BC for climbers who already lead trad at 5.9 or harder. Day 1 is technique: thin cracks, corners, hands and off-widths, protection strategy and efficient multi-pitch systems. Day 2 is a big multi-pitch day on the Chief, picked to push your level, from Angel’s Crest to the Grand Wall. It costs $350 for both days, all technical gear is included, and the 2027 camps run July 3–4 and July 31–Aug 1.
You climb with our ACMG guides and pro athletes, at crags off the beaten path as well as the classics at the Smoke Bluffs and Murrin Park. Read our trip reports on Angel’s Crest, Exasperator and Great Drain to the Great Game for a feel for the routes.
Not leading trad yet? Start with the Traditional Climbing Course and Multi-Pitch.
What you Learn?
This two-day course will give you the skills and confidence to push your trad climbing abilities on single-pitch and multi-pitch routes. Rock climbing is primarily granite crack climbing in Squamish, so a large portion of the weekend is focused on refining the technique of difficult crack climbing of all styles and approaching challenging leads.
- Cornering Techniques and Thin Crack
- Efficient Multi-Pitch Skills
- Hand and Off-Width Size Cracks
- Coached Leads
- Lead Tactics
All participants are required to read and sign a release of liability waiver prior to their trip.
Is this for you?
This is an advanced course geared towards climbers who are already leading traditionally protected climbs. Participants should already be leading 5.9 or 5.10 of various styles (crack, corners, sport). With this base, we will help you push into climbing higher grades with confidence and proper structure.
- Previous Trad Leading Experience
- Leading 5.9 Minimum
- Leading Multi-Pitch Climbs
- Familiarity with Crack Climbing
- Excellent Gear Placements and Anchor Building
2027 DATES
Includes
- 2 full days of instruction with ACMG guide
- All technical equipment (shoes, harness, helmet and group gear)
Does Not Include
- Lunch
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1
Meeting at the Squamish adventure center, 8:30am. Climbing until 4:30pm.
Focusing on technical crack climbing skills: Cornering techniques and thin crack, efficient multi-pitch skills and getting some pitches. Hand and off-width size cracks. Short multi-pitch climbing working leading and anchor station techniques.
Day 2
Big day! Multi-pitch climbing to push your ability. Angel’s Crest 5.10b, Grand wall 5.11a, Freeway 5.11c, University Wall 5.12a,
FAQ - Squamish Splitter Camp
What is the Itinerary for the trip?
This course is run over a weekend in the Squamish area. Venues include Murrin and Smoke Bluff park and, of course, the Squamish Chief!
Day 1
Meeting at the Squamish adventure center, 8:30am. Climbing until 4:30pm.
Focusing on technical crack climbing skills: Cornering techniques and thin crack, efficient multi-pitch skills and getting some pitches. Hand and off-width size cracks. Short multi-pitch climbing working leading and anchor station techniques.
Day 2
Big day! Multi-pitch climbing to push your ability. Angel’s Crest 5.10b, Grand wall 5.11a, Freeway 5.11c, University Wall 5.12a,
What do I need to bring?
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 (for colder days)
- Small backpack (30 litres)
- Sunglasses
- Good shoes; running/gym shoes are fine
- Water, 1 litre minimum
- 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
What is the policy on bookings and cancellations
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 on our FAQ Page.
What level do I need to be?
You should already lead trad and multi-pitch at 5.9 or harder, place good gear, build anchors and have some crack climbing experience. This is a coaching camp to push your grade, not an intro.
What is included?
Two full days with ACMG-certified guides and all technical equipment: shoes, harness, helmet and group gear.
Where do we meet?
8:30 am at the Squamish Adventure Centre each day. We climb until about 4:30 pm.
Which routes do we climb on day 2?
It depends on your level and conditions. Options include routes like Angel’s Crest, the Grand Wall, Freeway and University Wall.
Reviews
“I want to say a big thank you to the Altus team for enabling my future multi-pitch adventures, I feel really good about how today's course has prepared me for the big leagues!”
