Transition from indoor gym to outdoor rock

 

Level 1 Rock prepares climbers for outdoor climbing. With basic indoor climbing skills, our guides will teach you the techniques to build top-rope anchors and climb outdoors. 

This is a one day course typically held in the Squamish Smoke Bluffs. A perfect course for climbers ready to make the transition from gym climbing to outdoor climbing. Take Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 Rock sequentially and receive 10% off! 

 

Itinerary

Courses are in Squamish from 8am - 4pm. Meet your Guide at Cloudburst Cafe in Squamish at 8am. Plan to be back at the cars by 4pm.

8am - 4pm

Vancouver courses are available for private groups. Please contact us for more information.

 

Pre-requisites

  • Ability to tie-in with a figure-8.

  • Experience top-rope belaying.

  • Can comfortably climb 5.7 indoors.

 

 

Waiver

You are required to read the VMG Waiver and agree to it’s terms and conditions prior to paying or signing. Your guide needs to see the emailed waiver verification before participating.

Goals

  • Safety systems and protocols, hazards at the crag, and risk management.

  • Review of top-rope belaying, knots, and tying-in.

  • Equipment strengths, forces on top-rope systems, proper use, and fit of equipment.

  • Learn top-rope anchors and assess integrity:

    • 2 bolt anchors, trees

  • Safe communication and terminology.

  • Build and practice setting up top-rope systems.

  • Rappelling and using a prusik as a back-up.

  • Lead climbing theory and lead belaying, and trad anchors.

  • Next steps: discuss self-directed practice and Level 2 Rock.

Note: Goals are flexible and can be tailored for groups.

 

Equipment

  • Harness

  • Helmet (climbing specific)

  • Belay device + locking carabiner (pear-shaped)

  • Chalk bag

  • Rock shoes (required)

  • 3 x locking carabiners (D-shaped)

  • 2 x carabiners (non locking)

  • 2 x double length sling (120cm)

  • 1 x tether (7m x 8mm-10mm rope)

  • 1 x cordalette (5m x 7mm cord)

  • 1 x Sterling Hollow Block 13.5” prusik

Note: VMG can supply all equipment except rock shoes (can rent from Climb On Squamish). Email us what you need.

 

Ratio

1:6 (min 3)

guide : participants

Fee

$169.00 +GST (1 day)

 

Dates

March 16, 29
April 13, 27
May 4, 18
June 8, 29

July 13, 27
August 3, 17, 31
September 14, 28
October 12

Note: Private instruction and groups are welcome to book. Contact us.

 

Questions? 

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Spend your summer days outside on rock!

Learning to outdoor rock climb with professional Guides will give you a foundation and freedom to begin creating new adventures and explore new climbing areas.