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      • Trad Climbing & Trad Progression
      • Multi-Pitch Climbing & Rock Rescue
      • Mountain Navigation
      • Crevasse Rescue & Glacier Travel
      • Intro to Basic Mountaineering
      • Intro to Alpine Rock
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      • Mt Habrich
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      • Blackcomb Buttress
      • Tantalus Alpinism
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      • Mt Habrich
      • Sky Pilot
      • Blackcomb Buttress
      • Tantalus Alpinism
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Read more about the article Getting the Rock Climbing Season Started

Getting the Rock Climbing Season Started

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:March 29, 2019
  • Post category:InfoPages

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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Read more about the article Best Rock Climbing Spots in Vancouver and Sea to Sky
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Best Rock Climbing Spots in Vancouver and Sea to Sky

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:July 13, 2018
  • Post category:InfoPages

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…

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Read more about the article Rock Climbing 101: A Beginner’s Guide

Rock Climbing 101: A Beginner’s Guide

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:June 8, 2018
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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…

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Read more about the article Choosing the Right Rock Climbing Harness

Choosing the Right Rock Climbing Harness

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:June 12, 2017
  • Post category:Uncategorized

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…

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Read more about the article The Risks and Rewards of Lead Climbing

The Risks and Rewards of Lead Climbing

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:May 23, 2017
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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…

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Read more about the article Getting the Most Out of Spring Mountain Multi-sport

Getting the Most Out of Spring Mountain Multi-sport

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:March 29, 2017
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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…

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Level Up with a Rock Climbing Course

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:August 19, 2016
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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…

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Choosing the Right Rock Climbing Shoe

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:June 24, 2016
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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…

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Beginner’s Guide to Rock Climbing

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:May 17, 2016
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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,…

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October: the golden month for alpine climbing

  • Post author:Ollie
  • Post published:October 7, 2015
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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…

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