Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing

8 HoursMax. 6 people per group

Move beyond the climbing gym and experience a full day of outdoor rock climbing in Squamish, one of Canada’s most celebrated climbing destinations.

Designed for participants with previous climbing and belaying experience, this hands-on course introduces the essential systems and techniques used outdoors. With guidance from a professionally certified climbing guide, you’ll work on everything from safety, knots and rope management to anchor systems, top-rope setup, rappelling and route selection.

The day combines structured instruction with practical climbing, giving you personalized coaching while building the skills and confidence needed to progress safely outdoors.

Participants must have previous indoor or outdoor climbing experience.

What Makes This Tour Special

Climb in world-famous Squamish
Learn from a certified professional guide
Full day of hands-on climbing
Master essential outdoor climbing systems
Build confidence on real rock

Pricing

Maximum 6 people per group

1 person

$175/ person

The bigger your group,
the lower the price per person.

Prices shown are for adults. Traveling with children? Contact us for a quote.

Domestic tours (within Canada) must be booked no later than 7 calendar days before the scheduled departure date.

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Itinerary

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

The day begins with a meeting with your guide, waiver completion, a safety discussion, gear check, and a review of the day’s objectives. From there, the focus moves to hands-on instruction and climbing practice, covering equipment use, outdoor safety, knots, belaying, climbing movement, rope management, anchor building and assessment, top-rope setup, rappelling, threading anchors, route selection, and climbing grades. Throughout the day, your guide provides personalized coaching and practical instruction based on the group’s experience and progression. The experience finishes at approximately 4:30 PM with a debrief, course review, and recommendations for your next steps in outdoor climbing.