Women's Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing – 1 Days
The Women’s Rock Climbing Series is a program designed for women looking for a pressure-free environment to progress in the rock climbing. Learn from the best female and male guides in the area, with support, patience and a wealth of experience.
Join one of our Professionally Certified ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) guides and let them share their passion for this sport.
Visit our Guides Page to find out more about your guide.
Book online or contact our office to ask any questions: 1-604-938-9242 or info@mountainskillsacademy.com
COURSE INFORMATION
We use a systematic approach to introduce and refine 12 critical outdoor rock climbing lessons.
- Climbing equipment and its use
- Outdoor climbing safety and hazard management
- Knots
- Belaying and safely tying into the rope
- Rock climbing terminology and commands
- Rock climbing movement
- Rope management
- Anchor building and assessment
- Top-rope set up
- Rappelling skills
- Threading the anchor for lowering
- Route selection and climbing grades
Our goal is to ensure that all participants will build a strong foundation to allow for ultimate safety, excellent technique, and a rapid progression. We use a fully comprehensive curriculum that has been developed by leading, certified rock climbing guides.
The course is run over a full day,cyour guide following our carefully crafted curriculum and lesson plan. This ensures each participant receives the full curriculum, coaching and personalized instruction.
This program is designed for those with previous belaying and climbing skills. If you are new to climbing we recommend taking our Rock Climbing Starter Course.
Check out our Rock Progression Academy program for an in-depth program to all aspects of rock climbing.
8:30am: Meet your guide at Squamish Adventure Centre.
The guide will have everyone sign a waiver before having a safety discussion and performing a gear check. They will then discuss the day's objectives and lesson plan.
4:30pm: The day will end at approximately 4:30pm with a debrief, discussion of the course and next step recommendations.
Instructor provides group equipment:
- Ropes
- Anchor building equipment
Individual Equipment:
- Rock climbing shoes
- Harness
- Helmet
- Belay device (with 1 locking carabiner)
- Prusik 1.5-1.7m, 7mm
- Anchor building equipment (2 locking carabiners, 2 non-locking carabiners & 120cm or 240cm sling)
- Chalk bag
Take advantage of our bundle pricing and purchase the necessary climbing gear for this course at checkout.
Any other gear not provided in our bundle pricing can be found at: MEC, Climb On (37873 Cleveland Ave, Squamish) or Escape Route (40222 Glenalder Pl, Squamish).
Clothing (Plan ahead, check the weather forecast, and dress accordingly):
- Climbing pants (light pants that allow maximum mobility)
- T-shirt
- Mid layer fleece or wool top
- Weatherproof shell jacket
- Down or synthetic insulating “puffy” jacket
- Warm hat
- Light gloves
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Approach shoes
- Daypack 25-35L
It is beneficial to practice using your own equipment under the supervision of a professional.
Topics Covered:
- Equipment and Use
- On site safety
- Rock climbing terminology and commands
- Essential climbing knots
- Rock Climbing Movement
- Belaying and safely tying into the rope
- Rope management
- Anchors
- Top-rope set up
- Threading the anchor
- Climbing grades
- Route selection
Click HERE for the full curriculum
The important details:
Season: May – October
Duration: 1 Day (8:30am – 4:30pm)
Location: Squamish
Max Ratio: 6 Clients to 1 Guide
Prerequisites: Previous indoor or outdoor climbing
Minimum Age: 16 yrs
Discount: After completion all students will receive a 10% discount on the following course they book with MSAA.
BOOK COURSE:
Public: $165 per person | Private: $649 per group up to 6
NEXT STEPS
WOMEN'S ROCK RESCUE
As a climber, one needs to be self-sufficient in a high angle climbing environment and rope rescue skills are critical.
FEAR OF FALLING CLINIC
The mental aspect of climbing is not covered during a course, especially when it comes to lead climbing or multi-pitch climbing.