Alpine Climbing Tour in the Tantalus Range

Included:

• • An ACMG-certified climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • Two, three, or four days of alpine climbing and mountaineering
  • Helicopter transportation from the Squamish staging area to the starting point of your tour and back
  • Wilderness camping permit

Not included:

• • Transportation to British Columbia
  • Transportation from the airport to the Squamish staging area and back
  • Mountain hut accommodations
  • Personal alpine climbing equipment
  • Food and alcoholic beverages

All alpine climbs are physically demanding. An objective that is too hard for you will also be less enjoyable, as well as more dangerous. Work on your fitness by walking up hills or in the gym. Mountain days are long, low-intensity exercise, which is hard to replicate in short gym sessions, so strength exercises (squats, step-ups, stair-climbing with a rucksack) are more useful than speed exercises (running, spinning).

These 2-4-day expeditions are geared for intermediate to advanced climbers with some alpine climbing experience. You have to be in very good physical condition, as well as comfortable traversing and climbing in challenging alpine and glaciated terrain. Your guide will help you improve your skills and coach you when things get more challenging.

Liability waivers are a standard part of all guided outdoor adventures. Recently, the requirements have become a bit more rigorous for ACMG guides—meaning that you’ll need to agree to the signing of the waiver at the time of booking.

Prior to booking, we ask you to review the waiver. During the checkout process, you’ll have to acknowledge the risks and agree to the signing of the waiver. You are required to bring a printed copy on the trip.

Please note that signing and agreeing to the terms of the waiver is required in order to join this adventure. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us prior to booking.

All technical climbing equipment can be rented from your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:

• • Helmet
  • Headlamp
  • Climbing harness
  • Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.)
  • Belay device with 4 locking carabiners
  • 120 cm sling
  • Ice screw (if you have one)
  • Ice ax
  • Mountaineering boots
  • Crampons
  • Personal Prusik

For personal items, we recommend bringing:

• • An internal frame backpack (20-30L)
  • Duffel bag (50L)
  • Sunglasses
  • Synthetic or wool socks
  • Quality base layers and bottoms
  • Gore-tex or similar ski jacket
  • Softshell pants
  • Warm puffer jacket
  • Synthetic or wool toque
  • Brimmed cap
  • Light gloves and insulated mitts
  • Clothing for lounging around the hut
  • Booties — slippers or trainers
  • Sleeping bag rated between 0 and -5°C
  • Warmer sleeping bag (for expeditions)
  • Small pillow
  • Tent (can be rented)
  • Sleeping pad (can be rented)
  • Battery pack
  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Camera — optional

Group sizes and prices:

• • The group size for these private climbs is usually between 1–2 climbers with one guide. 
  • Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.

Alpine climbing in the Tantalus Range can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 but older than 10 may be permitted to climb on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  • Minors younger than 10 are not allowed to join this tour.

If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

To get to Squamish, BC, the starting point of this tour, most people fly into Vancouver International Airport 1 hour away. From there, you can rent a car or take a bus.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, which will usually be at the staging area in Squamish. Then, you will be helicoptered out to Haberl Hut, the starting point of your tour. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

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