We are providing shuttles from Pavilion Park to the Brackendale Art Gallery for Academy Music Series ticket holders.
Please note, you will only be able to utilize the shuttle with proof of ticket purchase for the Academy Music Series (Eventbrite QR code).
Shuttles will depart from Pavilion Park starting at 10PM and make trips between the park and the Brackendale Art Gallery until all guests are at the venue.
Return trips will start at 1:45AM from the Brackendale Art Gallery back to downtown, unloading behind Pavilion Park on Main Street.
The shuttles will take time, so we appreciate everyone’s patience.
All clinics will take place in and around Squamish at a variety of crags and trailheads. Clinic participants will be required to drive from the morning check-in point to the trailhead where your clinic is taking place.
Be sure to plan your journey, check the road conditions, and know where you need to be for check-in on site. For all clinics, please respect the clinic check-in time in the morning and come prepared!
As all of our clinics take place outdoors, please come prepared for all types of weather conditions, and bring the following basic equipment:
∙ Climbing shoes AND approach shoes
∙ Functional and warm clothes
∙ Backpack
∙ Waterproof protection (jacket and pants as needed -weather dependent)
∙ Gloves
∙ Sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, lip protection)
∙ Water bottle
∙ First Aid kit
∙ Food: Please bring enough food and water (at least 2 liters) for a full day in the mountains
As all of our clinics take place outdoors, please come prepared for all types of weather conditions, and bring the following basic equipment:
∙ Running shoes
∙ Functional and breathable clothes
∙ Running backpack or vest
∙ Waterproof protection (jacket and pants as needed - weather dependent)
∙ Gaiters (optional)
∙ Gloves
∙ Sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, lip protection)
∙ Water bottle
∙ First Aid kit
∙ Food: Please bring enough food and water (at least 2 liters) for a full day in the mountains
Squamish is a 1.5 hour drive from YVR airport and a 1 hour drive from downtown Vancouver. Please plan accordingly as traffic and weather may impact your travel time.
We have the answers for all your Academy questions! If you can't find what you're looking for below, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at climbingacademy@arcteryx.com!
Please make sure you arrive at least 30 min before your clinic starts so you leave enough time for parking, clinic check-in and to find your group. Ahead of your clinic day you will receive an email stating your check-in time.
Plan your journey, check the road conditions, and know where you need to be for check-in on site. For all clinics, please respect the clinic check-in time in the morning and come prepared with all your equipment (and lunch).
Clinic check-in times are 7:30AM and 8:00AM depending on the clinic you are signed up for, but please take the time to confirm this the evening before your clinic.
Check-in time will be confirmed with you directly via email 2 weeks ahead of the event.
All clinics should be completed by 4:00PM. *please note, this depends on your group and some may end earlier or later.
Ticket purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable, except as otherwise stated in the Terms & Conditions. No credit will be given for participant’s failure to attend any Academy for which they are registered. Please consider a travel insurance to cover any injuries or other reasons for cancellations. For your protection, we strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance that combines trip cancellation and interruption coverage, baggage loss, medical coverage, and medical evacuation coverage. Travel insurance is not included in the price.
If the event is cancelled by Arc’teryx, registrants may be extended a full refund (excluding any banking or currency conversion fees).
Yes, please bring your own basic climbing and running equipment (helmets, harness, climbing and running shoes) to clinics. All ropes and advanced climbing gear will be provided by Canada West Mountain School. Please ensure your personal gear is properly labelled so it is easily identifiable at the end of the day. We do not take responsibility for lost equipment that is left behind.
A full gear list will be emailed to you 2 weeks leading up to the event. If you require a gear rental, please ensure you coordinate this in advance of your clinic taking place.
There might be! If you're needing to rent any equipment for your clinic you will need to account for those costs. If your clinic is utilizing the Sea to Sky Gondola, there might be a ticket charge of $65 associated with that. This ticket can be purchased onsite at clinic check in should the decision be made to use the gondola for your clinic.
