Getting the Rock Climbing Season Started
Spring has sprung early on Canada’s West Coast. There’s still good ski touring to be had at the alpine elevations, yes. But with snow packs in the valley bottoms quickly…
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Best Rock Climbing Spots in Vancouver and Sea to Sky
With climbing season in full swing, there's no better time to start checking off routes on your rock climbing To-Do list. And as much as we're fans of frequenting our…
Rock Climbing 101: A Beginner’s Guide
The Coast Mountains and Rockies have some of the best rock climbing in the world. For that reason alone it's worth trying your hand at this truly exhilarating sport. But for those…
Choosing the Right Rock Climbing Harness
One of the key pieces of rock climbing kit is the harness. It's a crucial link in the belay lifeline, wrapping our waists and thighs with padded webbing that catches…
The Risks and Rewards of Lead Climbing
Climbing can be incredibly fulfilling. Ascending a near-vertical face of rock with a bag of chalk and a pair of sticky-rubber shoes lends a feeling of accomplishment felt in few…
Getting the Most Out of Spring Mountain Multi-sport
The rapid approach of spring in a mountain town is a strange dichotomy. On one hand, people are ready for warmth and a return to their favourite lakes and trails…
Level Up with a Rock Climbing Course
Like many sports, rock climbing has a steep learning curve when starting out. Many aspiring rock climbers begin their journey in an indoor climbing gym before trying their hand (and…
Choosing the Right Rock Climbing Shoe
The most important piece of equipment for any rock climber is their shoes. Not just any shoes mind you, modern climbing shoes are able to stick to tiny ledges and…
Beginner’s Guide to Rock Climbing
Of all the mountain pursuits, rock climbing can be one of the most intimidating. Watching videos of professional athletes ascend impossible-looking vertical walls with nothing but tiny ledges for grip,…
October: the golden month for alpine climbing
By Eric Dumerac October is likely the most undervalued month of the year when it comes to alpine climbing and mountaineering. The days are definitely shorter and colder, but not…