Events at Smoke Bluffs

  • May 7-8, 2022 (Sat-Sun), 8 participants This is a 2 day course intended to introduce club members to single-pitch sport climbing, i.e. leading on bolted routes. Participants will learn how to use quickdraws to protect themselves on lead on a bolted route and how to setup and dismantle anchors when sport climbing. The first day will […]

  • April 30 – May 1, 2022 (Sat-Sun), 24 participants This is a 2 day course intended to give participants an introduction to rock climbing. The goal is to provide a learning environment where people can learn the basic elements of outdoor rock climbing safely. Curriculum Putting on a harness. Learning about climbing gear. Tying basic […]

  • We need a few more instructors for the Introduction to Rock Climbing course on April 30 – May 1, particularly for Saturday, Apr. 30. Please signup, if you are willing to teach club members introductory rock climbing skills, like tying in, belaying, climbing techniques, rappelling etc. The event will take place in the Smoke Bluffs, […]

  • April 24-24, 2022 (Sat-Sun), 12 participants The ability to set up safe anchors for top roping is one of the most basic skills any outdoor rock climber must have. It’s a skill that must be mastered before progressing to more advanced topics such as lead climbing, trad climbing, etc. This 2 day volunteer led course […]

  • This event is a call-out to graduates of the BM1 Program to express your interest in participating in ACC Vancouver’s Alpine Mentoring Program; a program available to ACC Vancouver Members which will be rolled out in Spring/Summer 2022. Program Overview: The goal of the ACC Vancouver Section Mentor Program is to help aspiring climbers reach […]