Rock Climbing Weekend for Beginners in British Columbia

Join Hannah, an ACMG-certified guide, on this weekend of learning how to rock climb in the picturesque Pacific Ranges of British Columbia.

Group

Coast Mountains

2 Days

Jun - Sep

Low

Highlights

Learn how to rock climb from scratch with an experienced guide
Enjoy rock climbing in the picturesque Squamish wilderness
Spend a weekend in this quaint and beautiful railroad boom town

Description

Join our experienced rock climbing guide for a two-day crash course in beautiful Squamish, British Columbia!

Over the course of the weekend you will learn various techniques and strategies in a fun and safe environment. You will learn how to crack climb, belay and rappel and have plenty of time to practice each of these.

We will also go over the various technical skills needed to rock climb safely and successfully, including: basic knots, top rope setup, anchor bolting and common crag hazards.

Finally, we will go over guidebook use and route finding so that once you leave, you are fully prepared to go out exploring and rock climbing all on your own.

The goal is to spend as much time on the rocks as possible, so you can get in as much mileage as possible.

However, while we are not rock climbing, there is loads to do in Squamish. This historic railroad boomtown boasts numerous museums, breweries and restaurants.

Book now for your weekend get away to scenic British Columbia for two days of beginners’ rock climbing!

If you like the look of this trip, but were interested in something a little bit longer, then we think our 1-week rock climbing course is perfect for you!

Price includes

Guiding fee

About the guide

Hannah

Rock Guide

I am an ACMG Rock Guide, I started guiding because I am very passionate about teaching people the technical side of climbing as well as the emotional achievements that come with challenging yourself and connecting with nature.

I have been climbing since I was a kid with my teddy bear clipped to my harness, and since then I have dedicated years to travelling, rock climbing, mountaineering, and improving my technical skills.

I have climbed El Capitan in Yosemite Valley 4 times, sent 5.12 in 5 different countries, and love combining the techniques from rock types around the world. I am also an Industrial Rope Access Technician and enjoy geeking out on the physics of rope systems.

Languages

English

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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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