ATHLETES/PROS

The CAMP Light and Fast Alpinism clinic will be conducted by professional climber and CAMP athlete. Canada West will also supply additional ACMG Guides. All Arcteryx Climbing Academy Clinics and Guided Climbs are conducted by Canada West Mountain School Instructors, and all are certified members in good standing of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.

LEVEL

Intermediate

CLINIC DESCRIPTION

This clinic covers the most important aspects of the light & fast approach with a an intensive 2-day field session where we work on the implementation of the skills, strategies and tactics that are most useful for you. The professional athletes from CAMP teaching these clinics in conjunction with our ACMG Guides, have made light & fast a part of their very being. As we strongly believe that a commitment to the light & fast mentality is a commitment to an even more awesome life, we strongly believe that folks who take this clinic will get a lot out of it!.

PREREQUISITES

Intermediate level clinic, previous outdoor climbing and basic mountaineering experience required. Climbers on this clinic must know how to belay, rappel and should have experience travelling on snow with crampons.

DURATION

2 Full days ( Starting either Wednesday August 21st or Tuesday August 22

MEETING POINT & TIME

This is a 2-day Clinic held in an alpine region close to Squamish utilizing helicopter access/egress. Weather and alpine conditions must be suitable for flying, so the final dates will be determined the week prior to the first climbing window. The CAMP Light and Fast Clinic will start at 0700 on the first day scheduled, pending weather and alpine conditions . Participants will camp outside for this clinic, and WILL NOT be using the Haberl hut. The Hut can be used as an indoor cooking space for the evenings, but sleeping will happen in tents outside. You will need to provide your own Tent and sleeping equipment. Full details will be sent out well in advance of the clinic in regards to logistics, planning, gear and food requirements.

LOCATION

The CAMP Light and Fast Clinic will be conducted over 2 days/1 night in the Tantalus Rage above Squamish, BC. Participants WILL NOT be using the Haberl Hut. You will be camping

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The Light and Fast Alpine Tantalus Clinic will take place in an alpine environment and requires all participants be prepared for any/all weather conditions. In addition to overnight camping gear, every participant is required to supply their own climbing harness, belay device w/locker, helmet, proper mountaineering boots and crampons as a minimum. You will also need to bring all necessary equipment for winter condition camping. ( 4 Season Tent, warm sleeping bag and sleeping pad ) You will be contacted in advance to plan and prepare gear, food and logistics.

Please visit our What to Bring page for more information.

CLINIC COSTS

$875.00

CLINIC DESCRIPTION

This overnight clinic is a full immersion in life on a big wall! Climb a classic aid line on the Chief, and then spend the night overlooking Howe Sound from your vertical campsite. You will be an active and integral member of the climbing team as you ascend the route, learning and developing aid climbing skills along the way. Establishing a hanging camp on the side of the wall is a unique experience and will open the door to many big wall objectives to pursue.

CLINIC COSTS

$675.00

PRE REQUISITES

Experience trad lead climbing to 5.10; a good desire for an adventure.

LOCATION

Portaledge Bivy Clinic will be held on the Stawamus Chief, BC. Meeting location for all clinics (unless noted otherwise in the Clinic Description) will be at the Squamish Junction Park, in downtown Squamish

GUIDES / INSTRUCTORS

ACMG Rock Guides

ITINERARY

All Arc'teryx Climbing Academy Clinics will start at 0800 on the posted date of the event (Friday July 20, Saturday July 21; or, Sunday July 22). Clinic participants will meet with their Instructor at the Arc'teryx Climbing Academy registration zone, located in the festival and trade show at the Junction Park on Cleveland Ave, in Squamish. Clinics will run until approximately 4 pm.

EQUIPMENT

Clinics will proceed regardless of weather, so every participant should be prepared for a full day outdoors in any/all conditions.

ATHLETES/PROS

All Arcteryx Climbing Academy Clinics and Guided Climbs are conducted by Canada West Mountain School Instructors, and all are certified members in good standing of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG).

LEVEL

Intermediate

CLINIC DESCRIPTION

There are so many Squamish Classic climbs to choose from – Split Pillar? Squamish Buttress? Angels Crest? Join one of our ACMG Rock Guides and climb one of the classic gems of Squamish, or discover one of the lesser known climbs. Our Guides will work with you to choose a climb that is suited to your ability level. All climbs are arranged based on a 1:2 ratio, though Private 1:1 climbs can be arranged on request.

PREREQUISITES

Experience climbing 5.9 or higher grade; a good desire for an adventure.

DURATION

Full day

MEETING POINT & TIME

All Arcteryx Climbing Academy Clinics will start at 0800 on the posted date of the event (Friday August 23, Saturday August 24; or, Sunday August 25). Clinic participants will meet with their Instructor at the Arcteryx Climbing Academy registration zone, located in the festival and trade show at the Junction Park on Cleveland Ave, in Squamish unless otherwise instructed Clinics will run until approximately 4 pm.

LOCATION

All Clinics will be held in climbing areas in and around Squamish, BC. Meeting location for all clinics (unless noted otherwise in the Clinic Description) will be at the Squamish Junction Park, in downtown Squamish

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Every participant is required to supply their own climbing harness, belay device w/locker, helmet and climbing shoes as a minimum (unless noted otherwise on the Clinic description). For some clinics, other gear may be required, please review all the gear requirements carefully for each clinic. If you need climbing shoes, or wish to try out some new models, there will be suppliers at the Trade Show adjacent to the Clinic registration area that will have climbing shoes available for demo purposes. You will have time during the registration each morning to visit the Demo Tents and check out the latest gear available. Here is a link to a Gear List - Rock Climbing Clinic Gear List. Clinics will proceed regardless of weather, so every participant should be prepared for a full day outdoors in any/all conditions.

Please visit our What to Bring page for more information.

CLINIC COSTS

$295.00

ATHLETES/PROS

All Arcteryx Climbing Academy Clinics and Guided Climbs are conducted by Canada West Mountain School Instructors, and all are certified members in good standing of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG).

LEVEL

Intermediate

CLINIC DESCRIPTION

There are so many Squamish Classic climbs to choose from – Split Pillar? Squamish Buttress? Angels Crest? Join one of our ACMG Rock Guides and climb one of the classic gems of Squamish, or discover one of the lesser known climbs. Our Guides will work with you to choose a climb that is suited to your ability level. All climbs are arranged based on a 1:2 ratio, though Private 1:1 climbs can be arranged on request.

PREREQUISITES/h4>

Experience climbing 5.9 or higher grade; a good desire for an adventure.

DURATION

Full day

MEETING POINT & TIME

All Arcteryx Climbing Academy Clinics will start at 0800 on the posted date of the event (Friday August 23, Saturday August 24; or, Sunday August 25). Clinic participants will meet with their Instructor at the Arcteryx Climbing Academy registration zone, located in the festival and trade show at the Junction Park on Cleveland Ave, in Squamish unless otherwise instructed Clinics will run until approximately 4 pm.

LOCATION

All Clinics will be held in climbing areas in and around Squamish, BC. Meeting location for all clinics (unless noted otherwise in the Clinic Description) will be at the Squamish Junction Park, in downtown Squamish

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Every participant is required to supply their own climbing harness, belay device w/locker, helmet and climbing shoes as a minimum (unless noted otherwise on the Clinic description). For some clinics, other gear may be required, please review all the gear requirements carefully for each clinic. If you need climbing shoes, or wish to try out some new models, there will be suppliers at the Trade Show adjacent to the Clinic registration area that will have climbing shoes available for demo purposes. You will have time during the registration each morning to visit the Demo Tents and check out the latest gear available. Here is a link to a Gear List - Rock Climbing Clinic Gear List. Clinics will proceed regardless of weather, so every participant should be prepared for a full day outdoors in any/all conditions.

Please visit our What to Bring page for more information.

CLINIC COSTS

$295.00

ATHLETES/PROS

All Arcteryx Climbing Academy Clinics and Guided Climbs are conducted by Canada West Mountain School Instructors, and all are certified members in good standing of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG).

LEVEL

Intermediate

CLINIC DESCRIPTION

There are so many Squamish Classic climbs to choose from – Split Pillar? Squamish Buttress? Angels Crest? Join one of our ACMG Rock Guides and climb one of the classic gems of Squamish, or discover one of the lesser known climbs. Our Guides will work with you to choose a climb that is suited to your ability level. All climbs are arranged based on a 1:2 ratio, though Private 1:1 climbs can be arranged on request.

PREREQUISITES

Experience climbing 5.9 or higher grade; a good desire for an adventure.

DURATION

Full day

MEETING POINT & TIME

All Arcteryx Climbing Academy Clinics will start at 0800 on the posted date of the event (Friday August 23, Saturday August 24; or, Sunday August 25). Clinic participants will meet with their Instructor at the Arcteryx Climbing Academy registration zone, located in the festival and trade show at the Junction Park on Cleveland Ave, in Squamish unless otherwise instructed Clinics will run until approximately 4 pm..

LOCATION

All Clinics will be held in climbing areas in and around Squamish, BC. Meeting location for all clinics (unless noted otherwise in the Clinic Description) will be at the Squamish Junction Park, in downtown Squamish

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Every participant is required to supply their own climbing harness, belay device w/locker, helmet and climbing shoes as a minimum (unless noted otherwise on the Clinic description). For some clinics, other gear may be required, please review all the gear requirements carefully for each clinic. If you need climbing shoes, or wish to try out some new models, there will be suppliers at the Trade Show adjacent to the Clinic registration area that will have climbing shoes available for demo purposes. You will have time during the registration each morning to visit the Demo Tents and check out the latest gear available. Here is a link to a Gear List - Rock Climbing Clinic Gear List. Clinics will proceed regardless of weather, so every participant should be prepared for a full day outdoors in any/all conditions.

Please visit our What to Bring page for more information.

CLINIC COSTS

$295.00