Hire a Rock Guide
Long granite routes, belay to belay up the Chief.
- Length: 6–8 Hours
- Where: Squamish
- Season: May–Oct
- Guide ratio: 1:2
- Price: $750 CAD per day
Squamish is Canada's top rock destination — unmatched variety, quality, and accessibility, with classics like the Squamish Buttress, Angel's Crest, and the Hairpin. We climb as a rope team of two and tailor the day to your ability and goals.
Along the way we work on movement, gear placement, and the calm transitions that make a long day go smoothly.
How the day works
We meet at 8:30am at the Squamish Adventure Centre and choose the line by your level and the day's heat — the Squamish Buttress, Angel's Crest, the Hairpin, or a quieter classic — and are back by 4:30pm, a pitch at a time.
Itinerary
- 08:30 — Base of the route Rack up, review systems, and start up the first pitches.
- Midday — Into the route Pitch after pitch — leading, following, and efficient belay changes. Exposure builds.
- Late day — Top & descent The summit or a high anchor, then the rappels or the walk-off, with a debrief at the base.
What's included
- Rock guide
- Harness & helmet
- Ropes, rack & protection
- Rock climbing shoes — give our office your size
- Systems coaching throughout
Is this for me?
Good fitness and some previous climbing — comfortable on a top-rope and able to move for a full day. Bring lunch, water, and sturdy trail shoes. Price is per day for the rope team, up to two climbers per guide.
What to bring
- Sturdy trail or approach shoes
- Rock shoes — or give our office your size (rental available)
- Lunch, water & sun protection