Store ambassador Emilisa Frirdich is a co-owner of Squamish Rock Guides and an ACMG apprentice guide. Join us for a half-day clinic up in Squamish, share drinks and stories after and luxuriate in provided transportation and not having to fight for parking at the crag.

INTRO TO OUTDOOR CLIMBING

If you've climbed indoors, or are totally new to top-rope climbing with a harness and belay, this is the course for you! Learn to get out on the rock in a friendly, non-intimidating atmosphere, we pace the day to match the level of each participant. The instructional topics for the day will include topics such as cliff safety, equipment use and care, basic knots, belay skills, climbing technique, and rappelling (if time permits).. (6 - 16 spots available)

INTRO TO LEAD CLIMBING

Learning to lead on bolts is the logical progression from top-roping and opens the door to a lot of brilliant climbing destinations like Skaha, British Columbia and Smith Rocks, Oregon. A good background in sport climbing is also an excellent foundation to begin lead climbing cracks on traditional protection.Instructional topics for this course will cover topics such as: Hazard recognition and management at the crag, equipment selection, quickdraw use, lead belaying, stick clip use, and anchor threading and lowering. (6 spots available)

Transportation provided to/from Arc'teryx Kitsilano and is very strongly encouraged. We may add a second pick-up spot depending on demand. Parking in Squamish, particularly around climbing areas is becoming a huge issue and we want to avoid those frustrations and also provide a high-quality clinic for all participants. We will not have the capacity to have participants meet us at the crag.

Cost includes:

-coach transportation to/from Vancouver

-4-hours of guide certified instruction from Squamish Rock Guides

-a beer and snacks afterwards in Squamish.

Approximate Timing:

7:30am -depart Arc'teryx Kitsilano

8:30am -arrive in Squamish, meet SRG, hike to crag

9:00am - 1:00pm -4 hours of clinic instruction

1:30pm -head to a local craft brewery or restaurant to celebrate the day

3:00pm -depart Squamish

4:00pm -approximate return to Arc'teryx Kitsilano

Gear:

Participants should provide their own harness, shoes, helmet and chalk. Rentals may be available through SRG if required.

A day pack for water and lunch, appropriate hiking shoes and clothes for climbing. Sunscreen. A full gear list will be provided prior to the clinics.