Rock Climbing Level 1 · Top Rope
Everything you need to start climbing on your own.
- Length: 6 Hours
- Where: Smoke Bluffs · Squamish
- Level: Beginner
- Guide ratio: 1:6
- Price: $175 CAD per person
Level 1 is the foundation of our four-level rock progression. In one full day at the crag you learn to belay, tie the essential knots, build top-rope anchors, and move on real Squamish granite — ready to climb top-rope zones on your own.
We keep ratios low so you get real repetitions on the systems, not a demonstration you watch once.
What you'll cover
One day on Squamish rock, 8:30am to 3:00pm — ground school in the morning, routes all afternoon, building the habits you'll use every time you climb. Meets at the Squamish Adventure Centre parking lot.
Day by day
- 08:30 — Systems & knots Harnesses, figure-eights, clove hitches, belaying, and lowering — practised until they're automatic.
- Midday — Routes & anchors Top-rope anchors and real climbing — movement, balance, and footwork on progressively harder lines.
- 15:00 — Wrap & debrief Gear checks, communication, and what it takes to run your own top-rope session.
What's included
- Rock instructor
- Harness & helmet
- Ropes, anchors & belay devices
- Rock climbing shoes — give our office your size
Is this for me?
No experience required — good general fitness helps. Bring lunch, water, and sturdy trail shoes. Meets 8:30am at the Squamish Adventure Centre.
What to bring
- Sturdy trail or approach shoes
- Rock shoes — or give our office your size (rental available)
- Lunch, water & sun protection