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Outdoor Rock Climbing Beginner climbers will appreciate the 2 full days of instruction and extra time to practice their skills on this intro outdoor rock climbing course. With 26 years of experience teaching rock climbing to beginners you can be assured that this course will give you all that you are looking for - and more! An intensive two days are spent on the rock learning and practicing climbing techniques, belay systems, rope management, anchor principles and rappelling. We have developed a comprehensicve package of materiasl discussing equipment, safety procedures, knots and principles of rock climbing that is sent out in advance of the practical session and prepares you for a lifetime of climbing.
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Cost $ 235. + HST Currency Converter (all technical gear and climbing shoes provided) Return to top
Prerequisites No previous climbing experience necessary - just a desire to learn! Return to top
Location Squamish is located approx. 1 hour by highway north of Vancouver. Participants will be responsible for getting to and from both the evening session and Squamish. Return to top
Guides and Instructors All the Instructors on our Rock Climbing programs are Certified through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) and are among the top Climbing instructors and guides in British Columbia. We ensure that you are being taught and guided by the best! For more details on the specific Instructors/Guides for your program, contact our office. Return to top
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Equipment list for Rock I The following personal equipment is required:
(supplied by CWMS but bring your own if you have it)
Please go over this list before the course to ensure that you are properly prepared. Contact our office if you have any questions, and we can suggest places for you to purchase or rent if needed. Keep in mind that you will be spending all of your time outdoors and that the weather can vary from one extreme to the other. The course will be conducted regardless of weather conditions, so prepare for anything! Please also bring a lunch and drinks, as you will not be able to return to your vehicle or local restaurant for lunch. Here are a few stores in the lower mainland region that supply good service and quality outdoor equipment. If you need to purchase or rent equipment, please contact the store well in advance of the course to ensure that what you require is available! Climb On Equipment Squamish 604-892-2243 Coast Mountain Sports 2201 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver 604-731-6181 Park Royal store - West Vancouver 604 926-6126 Mountain Equipment Co-op www.mec.ca 130 West Broadway, Vancouver 604-872-7858 (rentals available) 1341 Main St, N. Vancouver 604-990-4417 (rentals available) Valhalla Pure Station Square, Squamish 604-892-9092 (rentals available) Return to top
Logistics and transportation Each field day is held in Squamish, BC. Participants are required to arrange their own transportation to and from Squamish for the field sessions. Start times for the field sessions are at 8 am in Squamish, with each day wrapping up between 4 and 5 pm. Contact our office for specific meeting locations in Squamish. Return to top
Related Programs Rock II - Anchors and rope systems Rock III - Lead Climbing Rock Rescue Guided Rock ascents Please contact the Canada West Mountain School office by phone or email directly for more details. Return to top
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