Climbing Skills for Runners
When the "trail" gets a bit too steep
Arm yourself to tackle anything the mountain trails can serve you. Learn how to read steep rock and how to safely climb vertical terrain. This clinic will cover vertical rock safety, how to set up a top rope, belaying, rappelling, and climbing techniques. A fantastic learning opportunity for anyone seeking runnable peaks or want to explore a new hobby!
The Goods
Length: 1 day
Locations: Squamish BC,
Meeting point: Squamish Adventure Centre
Prerequisites: Trad leading experience, excellent gear placements
Highlight skills: Belay change overs, multi-pitch anchors, multi-pitch rappels, belay methods.
Season: Scheduled dates all summer
Max Guide to Guest Ratio: 6:1 guest to guide
Price: $120
Trips are available all summer long
Multi-pitch climbing - 2:1 $225 / per person
All listed prices are in CAD and subject to 5% sales tax.
Multi-pitch climbing - 1:1 $450
All listed prices are in CAD and subject to 5% sales tax.
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IS THIS FOR YOU
The number one questions we get from our guest is "are they ready for a multi-pitch?". 99.9% the answer is YES, our guide job is literally to push guests ability. If you have some minimum climbing and eagerness for a day of adventure we can make the day for you!
- Previous rock climbing experience, in the gym or outside
- Have top roped 5.6 as a minimum
- Fitness to be moving for a minimum of 3 hours
- Can hike 1 hour in gentle uphill terrain
- Likes being outside
Sounds too basic for you? We got you covered, our crew can guide anything from the easiest to nearly the hardest routes in Squamish.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The number one questions we get from our guest is "are they ready for a multi-pitch?". 99.9% the answer is YES, our guide job is literally to push guests ability. If you have some minimum climbing and eagerness for a day of adventure we can make the day for you!
- Understanding required gear
- Advanced anchor building
- Different methods of top down belays
- Belay management
- Efficiency: climbing and change overs
- Multi-pitch rappelling
- Supervised multi-pitch leads
- Racking up, pre climb prep
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
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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