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Squamish Rock Guides: Rock Climbing Guiding & Instruction

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About Us

Why SRG

  • We’ve been in business since 1991.
  • We have unparalleled knowledge of the climbs and local conditions.
  • Our guides are all accomplished rock climbers and ACMG certified.
  • Competitive rates.
  • Rain guarantee.
  • Chamber of Commerce member.
  • We carry valid BC Parks permits.
  • We have a perfect safety record.
  • We have low client to guide ratios.

WHY CHOOSE SRG?

If your specific interest is rock climbing, and your destination is the Squamish-Whistler corridor, you should look no further than Squamish Rock Guides.

We are the specialists in this area and our dedication provides a level of climbing skill, quality, and commitment that is unparalleled. We understand that it can be difficult making a decision about who to trust with your climbing goals and encourage you to consider the following about Squamish Rock Guides:

  • We’ve been in business since 1991.
  • Colin Moorhead has been climbing in Squamish for over 30 years and guiding for 20. He has unparalleled knowledge of the climbs and local conditions. He provides excellent mentorship for the guides.
  • Our guides are all accomplished rock climbers and ACMG certified.
  • We have competitive rates with a “rain guarantee”.
  • We are a Chamber of Commerce member.
  • We carry valid BC Parks permits.
  • We have a perfect safety record.
  • We have low client to guide ratios.
  • We provide any and all climbing equipment with no additional fees.

Learning outdoor rock climbing skills from a guide is the safest way to begin a long, prosperous, and injury-free climbing career.

Our Guides

Colin Moorhead

ACMG Rock Guide
Colin Moorhead started climbing in 1987 and has called Squamish his home area ever since. He has traveled to different parts of the world to climb and has amassed an impressive collection of ascents.
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Jeremy Blumel

ACMG Rock Guide
My first introduction to rock climbing was a well-intentioned, but misinformed, adventure. I jumped straight into traditional lead climbing with no top-roping experience, no gym climbing background
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Tony Mclane

ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide
Tony Mclane has been tirelessly obsessed with climbing rocks for his entire adult life. Born and raised in Squamish, Tony began climbing in his youth and began guiding in 2011.
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Jamie Selda

ACMG Rock Guide, Ski Guide, BSc
Jamie Selda began climbing in the U.S.’s northeast over twenty years ago and the sport has been a major part of his life ever since.
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Drew De Panicis

ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide
Drew is one of our most requested guides, and for good reason. His upbeat attitude and commitment to guest experience is second-to-none. Drew is currently working toward Mountain Guide certification.
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Eric Hughes

ACMG Rock Guide
Eric moved to Canada in 2000 and fell in love with Squamish. He lives here year-round with his family and can be found chasing ice climbing routes in the winter and rock routes in the summer.
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Phil Binnema

ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide
Phil is an accomplished rock climber and guide, however, extremely humble and quiet mannered. He has also worked as a guide rafting and skiing, which makes him a well-rounded member of the team.
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Lee Anne Belcourt

ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide
Lee Anne has over 10 years of climbing experience and a resume that includes impressive ascents. This is Lee Anne's second year working with SRG and our guests rave about her coaching style.
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Kinley Aitken

ACMG Rock Guide
Kinley Aitken started climbing at the age of 22. Unlike most, she skipped the intermediate learning stage and was quickly swapping leads with her more experienced partners.
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Sam Fagan

ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide, TRCI
Sam has been with Squamish Rock Guides for 3 years. In this time Sam has guided more days per season than any other team member and is endlessly enthusiastic.
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Kyle Skidmore

ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide, Bsc
Mountains are no place for funny business, they're hill areas. Be prepared to fill your day with endless dad jokes whilst learning essential skills in a fun relaxed environment.
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Will Stanhope

Will calls Squamish home, but has traveled and climbed all over the world. He has taken to guiding and instructing the way he took to climbing - with boundless enthusiasm.
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Emilisa Frirdich

ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide, Ph.D
Emilisa is an accomplished rock climber, brand ambassador for the Arc'teryx Vancouver store, and scientific researcher carrying out post doctoral investigation into Campylobacter jejuni pathogenesis.
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Brian Shannon

ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide, TRCI
Brian grew up just south of Squamish and started climbing at the age of 19, which means he has extensive experience climbing in the Sea to Sky corridor. His background also includes coaching!
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David Ellison

ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide
Although Dave has only been climbing for 7 years, he has managed to travel the world ticking off hard climbs in Squamish, China, Japan, and the United States.
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Mel Makepeace

ACMG Climbing Instructor, Ski Guide, Bsc
Mel travels to Squamish from Fernie BC every May to spend the summer working for Squamish Rock Guides. Originally she started as a climbing instructor, and quickly took over as the Operations Manager.
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Paul McSorley

Paul first tied into a rope in 1992 and visited Squamish five years later. He’s been coming back ever since and now spends summers on the coast and winters traveling abroad.
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Sonnie Trotter

Sonnie is the most down-to-earth superstar you'll ever meet. He truly enjoys being outside and introducing newcomers to the sport. His enthusiasm for climbing is truly infectious.
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Jasmin Caton

ACMG Rock Guide
Jasmin Caton is an ACMG Rock & Ski Guide who is now based in the West Kootenays where she is raising two beautiful twin babies!
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Contact Us

For more information please contact us:
1 604 892 7816
info@squamishrockguides.com

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