Intro to Trad Climbing Day Course in Squamish, Canada

Come with Hannah, an ACMG-certified guide, and learn the essentials of trad climbing with an introductory program in Squamish and British Columbia.

Group

Coast Mountains

1 Day

Jul - Sep

High

Beginner

Highlights

Set yourself up for successful trad climbs by learning from the best.
Enjoy the beauty of the Canadian mountains as you hone your skills.
Improve on climbing techniques while having a blast.

Description

Head to the west and climb your way through the Coast Mountaints! Enjoy a day program in Squamish learning new climbing techniques in the miraculous Canadian wilderness!

Located between Vancouver and Whistler, Squamish is an outdoor paradise for sports enthusiasts. It is sought after by tourists and travelers around the world for its easy access and remote feel that Canada provides all too well.

The climbing routes around Squamish are abundant, and your program will take you to the best spots to trad climb. With the gorgeous Canadian forest as your backdrop, you will spend an entire day gaining practical knowledge of an amazing sport.

If you have been wondering how you can climb some of the most notorious rock walls and mountains, then this is the place to start.

Our course will focus on bolted and trad anchor construction, protection placement and removal, and how to use and select your equipment. By the end of the day you will be have learned about leading, belaying, rappelling, and some of the common hazards you will run into in trad climbing.

You should be in good shape to take this program. It´s perfect for anyone eager to learn about trad climbing and gain valuable skills to improve your abilities on the rock.

This region is one of my favorites, and it would be my pleasure to show you every climbing nook and cranny in Squamish. I can ensure you have a safe experience while at the same time having the time of your life and progressing your skills as a climber.

Book this program NOW and spend a day learning how to trad climb in Squamish and take your climbing to new heights!

We can also learn alpine rock techniques](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/british-columbia-alpine-rock-climbing-course/) in Squamish, too! Or we can [introduce you to a sport climbing program!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

This is the price to join one of our group tours.
The price includes the guiding fee and group equipment.
The price does not include personal items, additional costs including those of the guide, personal food and drink, and anything not explicitly mentioned as ¨included.¨

Meeting point

Contact me upon booking to establish a meeting point.

Details

More info

Custom dates are also available. Contact me for more information.

If you have your own gear, we strongly recommend that you use it.

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

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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