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Centered in an unbelievable outdoor setting at Pavilion Park, you can connect with athletes, watch a film premiere, take in live music and much more.
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Our stacked programme has experiences for everyone and we invite you to experience the magic of climbing and community with us. Check out the complete schedule below.
All programming is free and begins at 7PM.
All programming is free to attend and open to the public.
Please come early to ensure seating and please let us know if you have access needs so that we can support you in advance of the event. Pavilion Park does have a limited capacity, so when the maximum capacity is reached we will operate on a one person in for one person out system.
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Parking is very limited near Pavilion Park, so we highly encourage you to ride your bicycle or walk to the evening events. Our Squamish will be onsite offering bike valet by donation.
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We will have 6 accessible parking spots located on main street just behind the main pavilion at the park:
Please note, we will not have food trucks onsite this year but they will be located at the Squamish Plaza across the road from the event.
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We will have a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options available for sale during the evening events including Backcountry Brewing, Athletic Brewing, Strait & Narrow Cocktails, Cinco, Hard 't' and more.
Mike Gardner was everyone’s favourite person. A true climber’s climber and skier’s skier, his motivations in the mountains were pure—to push the boundaries of sport and do it with ethics and style. His passion was to share his missions and objectives, inviting everyone to step into the dream and join the journey.
In celebration of Mike’s life and to honour his legacy, we’re beginning the Climb Academy with a short tribute to Mike on Friday evening. Please join us in sending love and support to Mike’s family, friends, and community.
Michael Gardner
1991 - 2024
A fast-paced, short-format storytelling series where athletes share the insights and experiences the mountains have taught them—on and off the rock. Why take the risks? Why do you do it? Why are you so obsessed with the mountains?
From personal breakthroughs to hard-earned truths, these rapid-fire talks by Jordan Cannon, Madaleine Sorkin, Will Gadd and many more will deliver raw, reflective moments and powerful lessons from the mountains.
Sonnie Trotter has been climbing for 30 years this summer, he's devoted much of the last three decades to exploring new routes and putting up first ascents all across Canada and beyond. He loves every style of rock climbing, and today, lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with his wife Lydia, and their two children.
Sonnie chats about his experiences in the mountains, and what he's learned about mentorship, the process of failure, and the power of partnerships.
Iikaiksimatsa’pao’p (Grateful to Be on the Land) follows Cassie Ayoungman, founder of Soul of Miistaki and member of the Siksika nation, on her journey to bring the healing power of the mountains to those within her community.
Breaking down barriers to climbing, and integrating Indigenous teachings and land-based learning, she raises questions about representation, builds community, and redefines what it means to be on the land.
What if, in climbing, we were first taught to let go? What if we looked more closely at the rocks we held onto—what would we find?
Going beyond the why of climbing, professional climber Ashima Shiraishi takes us on a personal journey that deeply considers the rocks she engages with. Contemplating their long stories, she draws parallels to the human experience and uncovers a new way forward.
Set among the ancient rocks of the Ticino Valley in the Swiss Alps, Ashima unlocks the rhythm of the mountains and their stone, beginning her quest for Muga—a state free from attachment, expectations, and desires.
While training for the Paris Olympics, professional climber Alannah Yip’s hair suddenly starts to fall out. Within weeks, she’s diagnosed with alopecia universalis, an autoimmune condition that causes complete hair loss.
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As Alannah grapples with the sudden change to her physical appearance and the fact that she might not qualify for Paris, she confronts deeply held assumptions about beauty, identity, and self-worth.
Untangling herself from the constructs that have dominated her life, Alannah departs from the competitive climbing world she’s known since childhood, looks to nature to guide her toward a place of healing, and embarks on a journey to redefine her perceptions—of sport and of self.
Join an inspiring conversation with Ashima Shiraishi, Alannah Yip, Cassie Ayoungman, Emilie Pellerin, and Julia Niles—celebrating women’s voices in climbing and mountain culture.
This panel dives into the films shown that evening, exploring the motivations behind the stories, the behind-the-scenes realities of their journeys, and the unique ways each woman connects with the mountains.
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Through shared experiences, challenges, and triumphs, this keynote highlights the power of female perspective in shaping the future of mountain sport.
Australian dance royalty Bag Raiders have been stalwarts in the electronic music community since signing to Modular Records and releasing their debut self titled album in 2010.
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With that, the game changed forever. The acclaimed LP featured smash hit singles ‘Way Back Home’, ‘Sunlight’, ‘Snake Charmer’ and festival anthem ‘Shooting Stars’ which has become a global phenomenon.
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Bag Raiders duo Jack Glass and Chris Stracey released a stack of EP’s ‘Waterfalls’, ‘Checkmate’ and ‘Friend Inside’, plus singles ‘Nairobi’ and ‘Beat Me to the Punch’ ft. Mayer Hawthorne
