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 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.
Alex Russell
ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide, TRCI, and Climbing Gym Instructor 2
Alex has always loved the experience of mentoring novice climbers; sharing his knowledge and passion for the sport.
Amanda Bischke
ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide
Standing at a whopping 5 foot 1 Amanda uses impeccable footwork and her gymnastic background to grasp even the most out of each handholds.
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!
Bronwyn Hodgins
ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide, Professional Climber
Bronwyn is a professional climber and ACMG apprentice rock guide. Her love of adventure spans many disciplines but she has an insatiable passion for Big Walls.
Charlie Pentland
ACMG TRCI
Climbing in Squamish has been the keystone of Charlie’s life for more than a decade.
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.
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.
Dylan Hardy
ACMG TRCI
In her formative years, Dylan developed a love for the movement and community of climbing.
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.
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.
Jake Doyle
ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide
Jake is passionate about giving clients the best experience possible whether its top rope climbing, a rescue course or a multi pitch climb.
Jake Foster
ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide, ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide
Jake started rock climbing on the small cliffs of Southern Ontario, and now spends his summers climbing Squamish granite and his winters chasing Rockies powder.
James Klemmensen
ACMG TRCI
James loves climbing because of the people it connects him with. Today most of his best friends have been made in the mountains and at the crag.
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.
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!
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
Jesse Godlington
ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide
Jesse feels that outdoor programs have brought so much value to his life and wants to share it with others as much as he can.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nick Bejcar
ACMG Apprentice Rock Guide
Nick found Rock Climbing in Thailand in 2014 and it was love at first sight. His passion for granite trad climbing brought him to Squamish 6 years ago and he never left.
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.
Phil Binnema
ACMG 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.
Sam Fagan
ACMG Rock Guide and TRCI
Sam has been with Squamish Rock Guides for 6 years. In this time Sam has guided more days per season than any other team member and is endlessly enthusiastic.
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.
Terry Lui
ACMG TRCI
Terry was drawn to the world of rock where his passions for teaching and the outdoors were able to come together.
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.
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.