Challenge the Chief
Zero to Hero
Think you have the muscle to climb the Squamish Chief? Prove it! Over two days we will train you with the rock climbing skills to attempt a summit of the Chief via the main face climbing route: The Squamish Buttress.
Day 1
Introduction to Rock Climbing Skills and Techniques in the Squamish Smoke Bluffs Park.
Day 2
The Chief! With an early start, we head up the Squamish Buttress route.
Route
1100 ft of technical rock climbing to a 5.10 grade.
The Goods
Length: 2 Days
Locations: Squamish, BC.
Meeting Point: The Squamish Adventure Centre
Prerequisites: None!
Highlight Skills: Belay changeovers, multi-pitch anchors, multi-pitch rappels and belay methods.
Season: Scheduled Dates All Summer
Max. Guest to Guide Ratio: 2:1
Price: $599
What You Will Learn
Learn the skills, techniques & movements to follow a multi-pitch route up the Chief via the Squamish Buttress.
Day 1 – Rock skills + Seconding trad route
- Movement Skills
- Top Rope Practice
- Understanding How to Remove Gear
- Belay Changeovers
- Belay Practice
Day 2 – Climbing the Chief
- 8:00 Start
- 14:00 - 16:00 Summit
- 16:00 - 17:00 Return to Vehicles
I want to say a big thank you to the Altus team for enabling my future multi-pitch adventures, I feel really good about how today's course has prepared me for the big leagues 🙂
- Mark T
It doesn't get any better than this! Can't wait to get back out there with the Altus guides - don't leave home without 'em!
- Nigel B
Is This for You?
If you have previous experience top-rope climbing and are ready to catapult your climbing skills & experience into becoming a fully-fledged rock climber- this is for you!
- Have Top Roped a Minimum 5.6 -in the Gym
- Fitness to Move for a Minimum of 3 Hours
- Can Hike 3 Hours in Gentle Uphill Terrain
- Likes being outside
Scheduled Courses - 2022
May 14-15 $599 / person
All prices are in CAD dollar and subject to 5% sales tax
June 11-12 $599 / person
July 9-10 $599 / person
August 13-14 $599 / person
Custom Dates on Demand
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Still Have Questions or Concerns?
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns or requests on how we can make this the best trip ever!
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