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Outdoor Rock Climbing is a great sport and our 1-day Rock Climbing Intro is the perfect course for beginner climbers who are looking to experience the thrill and satisfaction of climbing outdoors on Squamish rock!
| Dates | Cost | Prerequisites | Location |
| Guides | Itinerary | Equipment | Logistics |
| Related programs | Registration | ||
Dates
May 11, 2008
June 1, 2008
June 15, 2008
July 14, 2008
August 3, 2008
August 17, 2008
September 7, 2008
Courses start in Squamish at 8:00 am promptly and usually wrap up around 4:30 pm.
Cost
$ 115. + gst
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Includes course manual, all technical gear, climbing shoes and Instruction.
Prerequisites
No previous climbing experience necessary - just a desire to learn!
Location
The Outdoor Rock Intro course is conducted in Squamish, BC. Squamish is located approximately 1 hour by highway north of Vancouver. Participants will be responsible for getting to and from Squamish.
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! Our Rock Climbing program is under the supervision of veteran ACMG Rock Climbing Guide Geoff Creighton. For more details on the specific Instructors/Guides for your program, contact our office.
Objectives
Equipment list for Outdoor Rock Intro
The following personal equipment is required:
- Footwear - lightweight hiking shoes for approaches to the climbing sites. Please avoid using sandals.
- Day-pack (big enough to hold all your gear plus climbing ropes and equipment)
- Outer layer rain jacket - Gore-Tex style
- Comfortable clothing for climbing outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (no jeans)
- Sunglasses
- Fleece jacket/sweater
- Sunscreen
- Personal 1st aid (blister kit, medications, etc.)
- Misc. personal items (camera, journal, etc.)
- Drink bottles - minimum 1 litre
(supplied by CWMS but bring your own if you have it)
- Climbing harness - seat harness only
- Helmet
- Rock climbing shoes
- 3 locking carabiners
- 1 belay device
- 1 descender
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!
Altus Mountain Gear
137 West Broadway, Vancouver 604-876-5255 (rentals 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)
3 Vets
2200 Yukon Street, Vancouver 604-872-5475
Logistics and transportation
The Outdoor Rock Intro course is held in Squamish, BC. The specific meeting point will be determined closer to the course date. Your climbing day will begin at 8:00 am and continue to approximately 4:30 pm.
All of the logistical arrangements will be included in a detailed pre-course package that is sent out in advance of the course date. As well, our office is available 7 days a week to answer questions and to help prep you for your course.
Participants are required to arrange their own transportation to and from Squamish for the field sessions.
Related Programs
Rock I - Intro
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.
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