Make the most of your vertical…

Experience climbing without crowds.  Enjoy the pristine wilderness in the West Kootenays and climb up onto a magnificent peak.  Join us for rock climbing instruction at one of our local crags, challenge yourself on one of the many famous alpine climbing routes or join us for a multi-day climbing road trip this fall.

Outdoor Rock School

For those that are new to climbing or want to upgrade your climbing skills, join your guide for this one or two day basic rock program.  Discover easier ways to move on rock and stick onto the vertical plane!  Learn tips and techniques to improve your confidence and comfort while top roping.  In the advanced rock school, learn everything you need to know for lead climbing, how to place protection or what a multi-pitch climb involves.  

Rock school sites vary depending on your experience and learning interests.  Programs are available for beginners, intermediate and advanced climbers.

Classic Alpine Climbs

To experience the high quality routes in British Columbia, may we suggest you immerse yourself in an alpine climbing experience.  We will bring you into the heart of quality rock in the Selkirk, Purcell or Rocky Mountains.   Experience multi-pitch climbing or  upgrade your mountaineering skills in the high alpine.  The length of your climbing trip will range from one to three days, depending on the route choice, access and your ability and interests.

Custom Instruction / Guiding

Enjoy the private service of a climbing instructor for your group, family or friends.  Design your rock school climbing day at the crag of your choice with activities that specifically match your interests. 

Fly or walk into a climbing paradise and enjoy following your guide on some choice alpine routes.  Notice the personal and professional service when hiring a private A.C.M.G. climbing guide, the level of challenge is catered to meet your needs and skill level.

Destination and Booking

Choose from one of the many classic climbing areas; contact us for our favorite routes in this region.  Be the first one to book a climb and  you determine the level of challenge and location!  You can join a trip that is already booked or arrange a trip of your own on another day that is available. You can also book a climbing day or trip exclusively for you and your group by hiring a private guide.

In order to ensure a climbing guide is available, please book as far advance as possible. 

What you need to know…

Ø      Guide to participants ratio’s are keep low for safety and your learning. 

Ø      A waiver must be signer prior to your climb.

Ø      Proper equipment is necessary for safety and comfort.  Bring sturdy footwear with good grip, hat & gloves, sunscreen & sunhat, water & a snack or lunch and rain gear. 

Ø      Bring your own rock shoes, climbing harness and belaying equipment.  For rental of  personal climbing equipment, please contact us.   All group climbing gear, safety and technical equipment is provided.

Ø      Bring a snack and lunch or enjoy a locally made organic lunch.  Please make requests for a packed lunch in advance.

Ø      Guides are bilingual.

Ø      Most climbs require you drive to the meeting spot or climbing site, giving you greater flexibility in your holiday time and reducing costs to you.  This may require you to drive on a dirt road.  Contact us if you require transportation to the trailhead.

2006 Costs

Introductory Rockclimbing Program

Half Day (3 hours climbing)                    $200

Full Day                                                 $350

Custom Rock Climbing Instruction or Alpine Guiding

Day rate will vary depending on location, route difficulty, length of trip, group or private rates.   Please contact us for details.

      v     Packages including accommodation at a bed and breakfast or hotel are available.