We will discuss the importance of risk mitigation, of coaching, of site selection, of defining roles, and of communication. Everyone will have the opportunity to practice skills, and to demonstrate their competency with both the systems as well as the approach. We hope that everyone will end the day being confident in their ability to safely support an adaptive athlete.
We will discuss the importance of risk mitigation, of coaching, of site selection, of defining roles, and of communication. Everyone will have the opportunity to practice skills, and to demonstrate their competency with both the systems as well as the approach. We hope that everyone will end the day being confident in their ability to safely support an adaptive athlete.
We will discuss the importance of risk mitigation, of coaching, of site selection, of defining roles, and of communication. Everyone will have the opportunity to practice skills, and to demonstrate their competency with both the systems as well as the approach. We hope that everyone will end the day being confident in their ability to safely support an adaptive athlete.
We will discuss the importance of risk mitigation, of coaching, of site selection, of defining roles, and of communication. Everyone will have the opportunity to practice skills, and to demonstrate their competency with both the systems as well as the approach. We hope that everyone will end the day being confident in their ability to safely support an adaptive athlete.
We will discuss the importance of risk mitigation, of coaching, of site selection, of defining roles, and of communication. Everyone will have the opportunity to practice skills, and to demonstrate their competency with both the systems as well as the approach. We hope that everyone will end the day being confident in their ability to safely support an adaptive athlete.
We will discuss the importance of risk mitigation, of coaching, of site selection, of defining roles, and of communication. Everyone will have the opportunity to practice skills, and to demonstrate their competency with both the systems as well as the approach. We hope that everyone will end the day being confident in their ability to safely support an adaptive athlete.
Comfortable skiing/riding on a double black diamond run at a North American ski resort
Longterm experience (50+ days) skiing/riding a variety of terrain and snow conditions, including powder as well as variable & marginal conditions
We will discuss the importance of risk mitigation, of coaching, of site selection, of defining roles, and of communication. Everyone will have the opportunity to practice skills, and to demonstrate their competency with both the systems as well as the approach. We hope that everyone will end the day being confident in their ability to safely support an adaptive athlete.
We will discuss the importance of risk mitigation, of coaching, of site selection, of defining roles, and of communication. Everyone will have the opportunity to practice skills, and to demonstrate their competency with both the systems as well as the approach. We hope that everyone will end the day being confident in their ability to safely support an adaptive athlete.
SIGN UP:
Come down to Pavilion Park on Saturday morning prior to your heat and sign up in-person at the Hive tent, next to the bouldering wall.
Registration opens at 9 AM — once Heat 1 fills up, you’ll be slotted into Heat 2. Registration closes at 12PM and heat 2 finishes at 1:30PM sharp.
Max competitors per heat: 30 (across all categories M/F/NB)
All climbers will be expected to read and sign a special event waiver at the time of registration.
Climbers younger than 19 should arrive with their parent or legal guardian in order to complete the Youth Acknowledgement of Risk And Responsibility and Informed Consent. Otherwise, the parent or legal guardian may read, print and sign the Youth AoR to send with their child, available below.
QUALIFIERS:
Qualifiers will run in two heats — 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM — so competitors can enjoy shorter waits and more chances to send.
Format: A lineup of numbered dynos, each increasing in difficulty based on various factors—distance, style, hold types, and technique.
You get 3 attempts per dyno.
Your top 5 scores make up your total for the round.
FINALS:
The top 6 competitors from each category (M/F/NB) will move on to Finals.
Didn’t make the cut? Come back and join the hype squad! Finalists will battle it out in front of a roaring crowd.
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Pavilion Park is the heart of the Arc'teryx Climb Academy, wander through the vendor village that is buzzing with three days of athlete seminars, live music, community programming, product demos, youth climbing, interactive activations, and the daily Academy Happy Hour.
Check out the full schedule below and start planning your ultimate Academy weekend.
August 21-23, 2026
Friday & Saturday: 10AM – 6PM
Sunday: 9AM – 4PM
3:30 – 6:30PM
No experience necessary — everyone of all ages are encouraged to join in and be part of the fun.
Participants under 19 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. If they won’t be attending, please bring a printed copy of the signed electronic waiver.
3:30 – 6:30PM
No experience necessary — everyone of all ages are encouraged to join in and be part of the fun.
Participants under 19 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. If they won’t be attending, please bring a printed copy of the signed electronic waiver.
Learn the basics of using nutrition to optimize your performance during a day at the crag with sports dietitian, Amity.
We will break down the primary function of each macronutrient, the role each plays on a day of climbing, and how to strategize the type and timing of food intake to fuel your body and feel your best!
Step into obsessive design and comfort at the Academy, where every step is a statement.
From sleek, technical designs to unparalleled support, discover the perfect pair of Arc’teryx shoes, test products through onsite demos, and check out the new Lithos SL sport climbing harness.
Enter for a chance to win a free pair of shoes!
Join Arc’teryx Ambassador Abby Cooper and Canadian Outdoor Medical for a deep dive in first aid kit essentials and customization.
Drawing on her experience as a photographer and SAR Medic, Abby will share how to build a baseline kit and easily scale it up or down depending on the mission—from a quick outing to a full-scale group basecamp.
Please note: This seminar covers kit curation and packing strategies; it is NOT a first aid medical course.
Join us at Pavilion Park for a special live podcast as Chris Kalous and Ryan Devlin bring together The Enormocast and The Struggle Climbing Show.
Featuring Arc’teryx athletes Vikki Weldon and Paul McSorley, the conversation will explore progression, climbing in Squamish, and the experiences that have shaped their journeys. Stick around for prizes and giveaways.
Ryan brings a similarly authentic lens to his podcast, The Struggle Climbing Show, exploring the realities of climbing through conversations with elite athletes and everyday climbers alike. From world-class performances to personal breakthroughs, his interviews uncover the motivations, challenges, and lessons that keep people connected to the sport.
Help restore the Foundation Wall crag by digging post holes, installing boards, and moving gravel and dirt.
The Foundation Wall crag has experienced significant erosion. After improving the left side last year, we're focusing on the right side—removing old infrastructure, building a new retaining wall, and leveling the base.
Come prepared with gloves, sturdy shoes, water, food, and layers for the weather.
The Squamish Access Society (SAS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the continued access and long-term protection of the region's world-class climbing areas.
Through partnerships with land managers to oversee trail maintenance and safety infrastructure, SAS ensures the preservation of local crags and a diverse, engaged climbing community. Those looking to support these initiatives can become a member via the SAS website to contribute to ongoing stewardship and advocacy efforts.
As fire seasons grow longer and more intense, the outdoor community faces a new reality: the places we love are increasingly vulnerable.
Join Roz Seyednejad, Tobias Bethge, Klay Tindall, and Dave MacDowall for a discussion on wildfire resilience, community preparedness, and the role outdoor recreationists can play in protecting the landscapes we love with Protect our Winters Canada.
From stewardship and advocacy to recovery and long-term resilience, explore how we can help shape a stronger future for both people and place.
This session will give you the essential beta on why calling 911 early is the best first move when your climbing day goes sideways.
You'll discover that a high-angle rescue is a highly calculated, methodical process designed to rig the patient for the safest possible outcome. By understanding the steps happening behind the scenes, you'll learn to hang tight, trust the system, and wait for a safe return to the ground.
Bring the whole family and discover the fun of climbing at our family climb morning.
Open to all ages and experience levels, this free drop-in session is the perfect opportunity to try climbing on our mobile bouldering wall in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether it's your first time on the wall or you're looking to share your love of climbing with the next generation, everyone is invited to join the fun.
Step into obsessive design and comfort at the Academy, where every step is a statement.
From sleek, technical designs to unparalleled support, discover the perfect pair of Arc’teryx shoes, test products through onsite demos, and check out the new Lithos SL sport climbing harness. Plus, enter for a chance to win a free pair of shoes!
Chuck and Maggie Odette share a combined 80 years of climbing experience. They are here to divulge what they have learned, and seen change, about climbing over that time.
From climbing styles and training methods, to the importance of nutrition and rest, there's sure to be valuable beta for all who join!
Join us for a climbing community gathering hosted in collaboration with Flash Foxy and Climb 4 Change.
Featuring the founders and leaders of those events Shelma Jun, Kai Lightner, and Lou Bank, this gathering invites climbers of all levels to come together, climb and share conversation about creating inclusivity and connection through climbing.
Run, swim, run. Join Surface Athletic for a 2-hour 5.5 km loop through the Alder Trails. We'll run through mixed coastal forest then pause for a swim at the Brohm lake.
Finish strong by entering to win a swimwear set from Surface Athletic for your next adventure. Wear what you've got. You might leave wanting something different.
Meet at the Surface Athletic booth at 12PM for a shuttle to and from the trailhead.
Join SLCC Ambassadors from the Squamish Nation for a 1 hour guided stewardship walk.
Cultural ambassadors working at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre are passionate about sharing stories and song with those around them. On this walk, you will hear stories and songs as they share the history of the land and how we can all be stewards of the land we all recreate on.
Join Chris Kalous and Ryan Devlin at Pavilion Park for a special live podcast, bringing together The Enormocast and The Struggle Climbing Show.
Through a candid conversation with the designers, developers, testers, and athletes behind the new Lithos SL Harness, discover the collaboration, innovation, and real-world experiences that brought this new piece of gear to life.
Ryan brings a similarly authentic lens to his podcast, The Struggle Climbing Show, exploring the realities of climbing through conversations with elite athletes and everyday climbers alike. From world-class performances to personal breakthroughs, his interviews uncover the motivations, challenges, and lessons that keep people connected to the sport.
The Hive’s Dyno Comp is back for 2026!
Is it a bird? A plane? No, it's the annual Hive Dyno Comp: the perfect chance to prove you can fly, or at least that you have epic fall technique.
Join us at Pavilion Park for dynamic climbing, high-flying finals, and plenty of community energy.
Registration opens 8:30-10:40AM, with qualifier heats at 9AM and 10:30AM. Finals run from 2:30–4PM, with awards at 4–4:30PM.
Spectators are welcome and encouraged!
Sign up in person at the Hive tent beside the bouldering wall in Pavilion Park on Sunday morning.
Registration opens at 8:30AM—once Heat 1 is full, climbers will be placed in Heat 2.
All participants must sign an event waiver at registration. Climbers under 19 require a parent or legal guardian's signature on the Youth Acknowledgement of Risk and Responsibility and Informed Consent form, either on-site or by bringing a signed copy.
QUALIFIERS:
Max competitors per heat: 20 (across all categories M/F/NB)
Registration closes at 10:30AM. The 2nd heat finishes at 12PM sharp.
The format: A lineup of numbered dynos, each increasing in difficulty based on various factors—distance, style, hold types, and technique.
You get 3 attempts per dyno.
Your top 5 scores make up your total for the round.
Finalists will be posted on IG and in print at The Hive's tent.
FINALS:
The top 6 competitors from each category will move on to Finals.
Didn’t make the cut? Come back and join the hype squad! Finalists will battle it out in front of a roaring crowd with live music from DJ CALOPLACA (AKA Jonathan Seigrist!!).
Join Mountain Mentors for an all-day hike with stunning views of Howe Sound, Garibaldi Park and more.
Please note, this hike is for individuals 19+ only. This hike is open to all trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit, gender non-conforming, and gender-questioning people.
We will ride up the Sea to Sky gondola together. We will provide a complimentary gondola ticket to all participants, covering the ride up and down.
We will hike Al's Habrich Trail. This advanced hike is 6km long with 450m of elevation gain. It has a steady incline with exposed roots and rocks. There are a few steep rocky sections with ropes or chains for assistance. The terrain is similar to hiking The Chief but is much less steep and covers a longer distance.
This is a social hike where we can get to know other trans folks who love hiking. We will all move together as a group, ensuring no one is left behind or goes ahead alone.
Bring grippy hiking shoes or boots, lunch, snacks, enough water for the day and layers for the weather. Plan to be on the hike for 4-6 hours returning to the parking lot by 5:00pm. You can also chose to stay longer at the Summit Lodge and enjoy drinks/food with other participants.
The hike is led by the president of Mountain Mentors, Rain Scott (they/them) and hiking mentor Flor Godineau (they/them).
Mountain Mentors' vision is backcountry spaces where everyone belongs and feels safe.
We offer 1:1 mentorships in hiking, climbing, backcountry skiing and splitboarding. Our programming is open to all marginalized genders.
Ten years ago, we were created as a mentorship organization for women. In recent years, we have taken steps to be more trans-inclusive. We now welcome all women (trans and cis), trans men, trans mascs, trans femmes, non-binary, Two-Spirit, gender non-conforming and/or gender-questioning people.
Help restore the Foundation Wall crag by digging post holes, installing boards, and moving gravel and dirt.
The Foundation Wall crag has experienced significant erosion. After improving the left side last year, we're focusing on the right side—removing old infrastructure, building a new retaining wall, and leveling the base.
Come prepared with gloves, sturdy shoes, water, food, and layers for the weather.
The Squamish Access Society (SAS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the continued access and long-term protection of the region's world-class climbing areas.
Through partnerships with land managers to oversee trail maintenance and safety infrastructure, SAS ensures the preservation of local crags and a diverse, engaged climbing community. Those looking to support these initiatives can become a member via the SAS website to contribute to ongoing stewardship and advocacy efforts.
Step into obsessive design and comfort at the Academy, where every step is a statement.
From sleek, technical designs to unparalleled support, discover the perfect pair of Arc’teryx shoes, test products through onsite demos, and check out the new Lithos SL sport climbing harness. Enter for a chance to win a free pair of shoes!
Explore how overwhelming experiences affect the nervous system and why our bodies respond the way they do. Learn practical, body-based approaches for healing and integration after an accident, close call, cumulative stress, or while supporting someone who is.
Gain a deeper understanding of mountain trauma and build greater compassion for your own path forward.
Squamish is a special place, there are boundless ways to find love for the land this year Balancing Acts_ has partnered with Arc'teryx's Walk Gently & the Snichim Foundation to learn from Squamish Nation residents why the land is so special.
Join us for a stewardship talk and a collaborative outdoor bouldering session. We will be hosting an open session at the Clean Boulders section; all are welcome to attend.
Join Nina Williams in a presentation about climbing tall boulders. She'll get into the nuts and bolts of highballs like ground-up vs. roped rehearsal, anchor systems, pad setups, and spotting.
Nina will also share experiences around developing first ascents, falling, and coming back from injury. Come ready with any questions you might have!
Events will take place at multiple locations throughout Squamish and at varying times. Please double-check event locations in advance and allow enough time to travel between venues.
New this year, programming will take place across two stages: the Grand Wall Stage (main stage) and the Malamute Stage. Be sure to confirm which stage your event is scheduled at.
A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at Pavilion Park, including offerings from Backcountry Brewing, Strait & Narrow, Cinco Drink Co., Nonny, and more. Please enjoy responsibly.
Take advantage of the opportunity to walk or cycle to evening events at Pavilion Park. With limited parking available, OurSquamish will be onsite offering complimentary bike valet service for a convenient and sustainable arrival.
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 climbacademy@arcteryx.com.
In order to facilitate the event downtown, we will be closing a portion of Cleveland Avenue between Main Street and Victoria Street from Wednesday, August 19th to Monday, August 24th. There will be signage indicating the closure and alternate routes to help with orienting.
Due to this closure and the downtown event, parking will also be reduced near Pavilion Park for clinic check-in and the duration of the event.
We understand that this impacts planning including access and timing. On the day, if possible, we recommend arriving early to help ensure you have time to navigate closures and protentional traffic congestion.
Parking is very limited near Pavilion Park, so we encourage you to consider alternate methods of transport, such as carpooling, biking or walking to evening events.
We will have six (6) accessible parking stalls located on Main Street just behind the main Pavilion at the park. Please contact us if you need further support related to accessible parking and or locating it.
Our Squamish, a community-based non-profit organization in Squamish, BC, will be onsite offering bike valet.
Almost everything at the Arc'teryx Climb Academy is free and open to the public.
Enjoy the Vendor Village, community programming, athlete talks, evening films, and much more at no cost. A small number of daytime seminars require pre-registration or have a nominal fee, with proceeds supporting our community beneficiaries.
The After Hours Music Series is the only ticketed portion of the event.
We are committed to ensuring our event actions environmental care and consciousness. We need your support to achieve this.
Pemberton Valley Environmental, a member-driven charity that works to protect the natural environment in Whistler and the Sea to Sky, will be onsite supporting with recycling and waste diversion.
Throughout your day, and when ending your evening, please be sure to find an Pemberton Valley Environmental waste station to dispose of or recycle your cans and garbage. They will be indicated by big tents and staff in uniform.
Your experience is important to us. We are committed to prioritizing full participation and access at our events because we believe inclusion is critical to great experiences and welcome environments. We are in the process of updating and modifying the way we approach our event and are committed to continuing to evolve ongoing.
If you have feedback on how we can best support your full participation and experience at the Academy, please connect with us at climbacademy@arcteryx.com.
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Just show up Sunday morning prior to your heat and sign up in person at the Hive tent, next to the bouldering wall at Pavilion Park.
Registration opens at 8:30 AM — once Heat 1 fills up, you’ll be slotted into Heat 2. Anyone younger than 19 needs a parent or legal guardian to sign their waiver*.
All climbers will be expected to read and sign a special event waiver at the time of registration. Climbers younger than 19 should arrive with their parent or legal guardian in order to complete the Youth Acknowledgement of Risk And Responsibility and Informed Consent. Otherwise, the parent or legal guardian may read, print and sign the Youth AoR to send with their child, available below.
Max competitors per heat: 20 (across all categories M/F/NB)
Registration closes at 10:30AM. The 2nd heat finishes at 12PM sharp.
The format: A lineup of numbered dynos, each increasing in difficulty based on various factors—distance, style, hold types, and technique.
You get 3 attempts per dyno.
Your top 5 scores make up your total for the round.
Finalists will be posted on IG and in print at The Hive's tent.