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1. Canada West Mountain School - North Vancouver City

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Address: 400 Brooksbank Ave #240, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2C2, Canada

Schedule: Open until 4:00 PM

Telephone: +1 604-878-7007

Business type: Rock climbing instructor

Canada West Mountain School: what do users think?
Yoav Olund: We did an intro to rock climbing course with Terry in Squamish last weekend. We had two dads and two boys ages 12 and 13. Terry was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and great at explaining both safety aspects and climbing technique. Thanks for a great day! highly recommend.
Theodore Gupton: The guides are highly professional, knowledgeable and personable. Easy to sign up and the management is very responsive. Highly recommend Phil Binnema as a rock guide.
Jennie Jones: Thank you to Canada West Mountain school for making this knowledge so accessible.
Matthew Strolz: Valuable course and the instructor/guides were very knowledgeable adding value through both days. I came away with better prepared for touring in the backcountry and now have a number of tools for making more informed decisions.
Bordeleau Marilou: We did our AST-1 with West Mountain School last weekend and are very satisfied with the whole experience and the knowledge we acquired. On the field day, our instructor Andy delivered the content of the course and instructions in a clear way with just the right amount of details and context. He made sure to vary the different rescue practices, adding different variables each time so that we have the chance to experience different situations that can happen in the backcountry. We definitely felt we were in good hands and had access to a lot of knowledge. We appreciated Andy's great teaching skills and his general kindness. Looking forward to take First Aid and Navigation courses with West Mountain School in the future!
Stephanie Gariscsak: I've attended Canada West for a number of courses including Intro to Lead Climbing, Crevasse Rescue, and AST-1. Each instructor that I've had with this school was professional, attentive, and extremely knowledgable! Would highly recommend!
Orrin Anderson: I just finished CWMS's AST-1 Snowshoe course. I'd spent a lot of time looking into different AST courses in the area but I am so happy I went with them. Our instructor Brent was super knowledgeable and a very enjoyable person to be around and learn from. The days were both a lot of fun and the information was presented in a way that was very easy to digest and remember. I feel like I have a fantastic foundation of avalanche safety and the course went above and beyond my expectations. I would recommend this course to anyone curious in getting into avalanche terrain.
Jamie Dool: Brent and his team of instructors were incredible. The training content was well presented and easy to consume and the on-mountain day of rescue practice left me feeling far more confident to venture into the back country safely. I’ll be back for a refresher next year!
Paul Evans: I did the 7 day alpine skills course August 2022. The guides were the best, very experienced, very knowledgeable, and great teachers.My goals going in were to gain a certain level of confidence so I could push further into the mountains. I believe I achieved this and much more.The structure of the course was well thought out and presented in a way that made it very easy to digest the vast amounts of information. Brian is an excellent teacher and guide, also a super nice person.I would recommend this course and Canada West Mountain School to anyone interested in gaining the skills to be safe in the mountains.
Maddison Paetz: Did an Intro to Mountaineering course with Brian and Lelsey, and will always go back to this company for instruction, guides and trips. The most knowledge and relevant staff for what you want to learn, complete safety at all times, easy to organize, so helpful and fun. Instructors go above and beyond, and create a great group dynamic. Highly recommend. Will be seeing this crew for more adventures! Thanks guys, for such a great adventure, and new skills!
Ryan Bejerea: I recently took the Mountaineering Essentials course with Canada West Mountain School in September 2022. Brian and Leslie are consummate professionals and clearly showed their skills and expertise in the Mountaineering field. This was the first course I have taken with Canada West Mountain School, but it won't be the last! The travel to and from basecamp was technical, but exciting. Both instructors were constantly involved throughout the training, ensuring we were grasping the information and techniques. Not only were the instructors a wealth of knowledge, they were so patient and clear in explaining what we needed to accomplish. My confidence has grown greatly and I cannot wait for my next mountain adventure! I highly recommend this company and course to anyone that wants to learn the essentials, and go on a great adventure.
Tom Smith: I completed the Complete Mountaineering 7-day course in August.I was hoping to close the gap between the skillset I had and where I wanted to go in the mountains. This course went above and beyond. I'm more than satisfied with the knowledge I took away and the new baseline skills I acquired.On top of that, it was a life-changing experience. There's nothing to compare to 7 days in the mountains.The instruction and mentoring is world class. Every component of the course has been carefully planned so that every advance in the curriculum is seamless and makes perfect sense.I had a blast with the others in the course. We continue to keep in touch and have future adventures planned.This course is incredibly valuable and highly reccomended to anyone that wants to get off the tourist trails and enjoy new experiences.
Cole Patterson: I have completed 3 courses with CWMS. The staff are professional, extremely knowledgeable and are great instructors. I would highly recommend the courses I have completed (AST1, WFA, Complete Mountaineering).
Suhrud Lowalekar: Brian was our mentor during the mountaineering course in summer 2022 and he has a wealth of knowledge which he happily shares with everyone. Learned lots, the course is great and is well thought of. Would highly recommend.
Shamsha: Highly recommend! Terry is extremely knowledgeable. It was a fun first time experience for rock climbing. Thanks Terry!
Spencer Pooghkay: I took the Complete Intro to Mountaineering Course with Christophe. It was an absolutely amazing experience and Christophe was a wealth of knowledge. I'd recommend this company and course to anyone interested in mountaineering.
Leo Almeida: I completed the course yesterday April 30 and it was very good, the trainerTerry Lui was super attentive, answered all questions and showed us all the techniques. I had a unique experience and I'm sure it was thanks to the work ofTerry Lui. thank you so much hope to see you again.
r k: Friends and I took an AST-1 course with Canada West. The course was excellent, and all instructors were personable & friendly. As well very knowledgeable and prepared to answer any questions that anyone had both in-class, and on mountain.Absolutely recommend anyone interested in backcountry activities to attend, it's a small price to pay for potentially life-saving skills & knowledge.
Jānis Hofmanis: Very thankful that I took the AST1 course before stepping into the backcountry. Our guide Brent is very knowledgeable and with a great sense of humour. We had a small group which gave instructor the chance to work with us one on one.
Elizabeth S: I had the pleasure of taking a Wilderness safety course this weekend with Brent and Jordan, and it was great! Informative but also fun, these two are so knowledgeable, approachable and encouraging, it was a very fun time. I will 100% be taking an avalanche course this winter with these folks, thanks again for everything!
Celeste Jhala: Took the Avalanche Safety Training 1 (AST1) course this winter! The material was practical, informative, and hands on, involving dry-land run throughs of mock rescue scenarios as well as on-snow theory and practice. Our guides Sylvia & Eric were awesome--knowledgeable, personable, and funny! Would highly recommend for a great introduction to backcountry winter safety!

2. Vancouver Mountain Guides - Vancouver

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Address: 1065 E 8th Ave #432, Vancouver, BC V5T 1V1, Canada

Schedule: Open until 4:00 PM

Telephone: +1 778-874-7386

Business type: Rock climbing

Vancouver Mountain Guides: what do users think?
Mary Bernsen: Brent is one of the best guides I have worked with and I have hired many guides in the U.S. and East Asia! This is my 2nd activity with Vancouver Mountain Guides: 1) Ice climbing Marble Canyon with 4 friends, and 2) Multi-pitch ice climbing the Plum near Pemberton, BC, and I was truly impressed! Working with Brent is like hanging out with a very good friend. I look forward to more adventures with Vancouver Mtn Guides as we thaw from winter.
James Dunwoody: Brent guided me up Sky Pilot Mountain this August. All I can say is fantastic. We had a roaring fire the night before the climb and an awesome pancake breakfast on the day. We roped up for the Stadium Glacier and stayed roped from the Pink slab onwards to the summit.The day was exhilarating and I always felt safe and secure. From starting the approach, during the bivouac and throughout the climb Brent was always providing instruction and leadership.If you want to go somewhere safely in the mountains and have a great time I highly recommend Vancouver Mountain Guides.This is an update. Last year I took the AST-1 course through VMG. Top notch online and in field portions. I highly recommend. Maria is a great instructor.
Nikolas Tsonis: I had a great time learning the ropes from Brent. He knows his stuff and is a great teacher. I'm super stoked and feeling confident to keep on climbing on in the great outdoors.
Noah Valyi: I've taken 2 courses now, both Bridget and Jake are amazing. Exceptional approach to teaching. Very reactive to the groups' learning styles and needs. Very Genuine friendly team!
James Guest: Even with the rain, the guide was able to offer an amazing course packed with lots of learning and great feedback. He was also able to answer all of my questions regardless of how advanced tbey were beyond the course I was taking.
Rick Poirier: Informative, knowledgable instruction. Very personable instructors.
Ryan Cheong: I've taken Level 1 and Level 2 (Accelerated) with VMG and loved it. Jake is a phenomenal guide, thorough but not slow. Always willing to go over things if something might be a bit unclear, and always makes sure you are safe. Highly recommend!
Daniel Funk: Vancouver Mountain Guides is the place to go to learn and upgrade your climbing skills. No need to read more. Go on. Book it already. What are you waiting for.Vancouver Mountain Guides has exceeded my expectations.After being extremely impressed with the lessons and instructions for Level 1 I decided to go back for Level 2.Low and behold, we got matched up with the master of rock climbing instructor, self proclaimed dancing king himself, Jake.Jake has a wealth of knowledge that he expertly passes on to the class, with clear and concise lessons. After completing the level 2 accelerated course, I am feeling confident in my abilities to go out with my friends and continue to explore rock climbing without relying on a guide. I can't recommend VMG enough. I'm sure i'll be back for Level 3 and beyond in the future.
C No: I took the level 2 accelerated lead belaying course and it was fantastic. It really solidified knowledge that I already had and taught me a few new things. The instructor was very knowledgeable and thoughtful.
Bronwen Marsden: Amazing course! I did the five-day complete course and couldn’t have asked for more. I highly recommend it to anyone who’s climbed a bit and wants to learn safety systems, or someone who used to climb and needs to brush up on their skills. So good.
Ema Grekovska: I did a one day Top Roping course with Jake. He was an excellent guide: punctual, courteous, very clear with his explanations and giving instructions, regularly checking if everyone was following and understanding him.For absolute beginners in the world of outdoor climbing, this course is packed with lots of new information. I appreciated that Jake, after giving us instructions, and letting us practice for as long as we needed, would recap everything that we just learned through the hands-on practice.
Raffles Koh: I took Rock Level 1 & 2 on consecutive weekends with VMG. I was originally hesitant to book so early in the season due to the marginal weather conditions, but Brent & Eric were incredibly flexible in adjusting the curriculum on the fly based on changing conditions and our comfort level with the material.As someone making the transition from gym toprope to outdoor lead sport climbing, The material they covered was incredibly holistic and helped me “put the dots together” in a way that I wouldn’t have managed myself through self-guided online research or asking more experienced friends. All learning objectives and techniques were thoroughly placed in context on the “Why’s,” safety, and personal anecdotes from their years of experience that made the lessons stick. Lots of local knowledge & lore.Overall very satisfied with the experience and it’s given me the confidence to independently plan trips for the summer. Will definitely be back for more when I’m ready to transition to Trad or Multi-pitch!
Matt Amyotte: We did a 1-day private guided ice climb with Brent, and we are SO happy we did! With his knowledge really solid, we felt like we got much more than a few great climbs in. Our group had someone who had never ice climbed before, someone who had once, and an experienced climber interested in ice- so all over the map. He was able to seamlessly guide all of us, and we all had unique experiences. It's also very comforting when venturing into a sport on the more extreme side, to have a guide who is very clearly experienced and puts your safety first. He checked in with us all regularly, and we had a really great time. Would definitely recommend VMG any day and I'm sure we'll be back!
Brad Vonau: Climbed rock on link up to Squamish buttress direct with Vancouver alpine guides. The route was amazing and challenging!The guide (Eric Hughes) is an unbelievable climber and is also very friendly.
Juan José Carmona Vilas: My partner and I did a the course Learn to Lead Climb.I was very happy about going over some basic concepts first, to refresh my memory and to feel more confident before moving forward.The instructor Amanda was very knowlegable and inspire trust & confidence.
Tim McDowell: We had a great experience with VMG, very responsive and helpful for people new to the sport, highly recommended
Erin Pedersen: I just took an excellent crevasse rescue course with Eric. Highly recommended!
Christina Williams: Eric Stein taught our Glacier rescue course and was able to very professionally accommodate 3 people with different level of experience with ropes and mountain travel. I have taken this kind of course before and the detail and excellence in instruction was far beyond my expectations. i learned so much, it was impressive.
Jordan Lennox: Brent took me out for a private Multi pitch day two days ago...Great experience. Ground school was well paced and geared towards my personal areas of focus/interest. It gave me a thorough understanding of the various anchors and gear tolerances regarding sport rigging. I also liked how we were able to go over a few different belay devices and how to transition them into the system. We conducted confirmation of training, by heading to “frontside 180” and ripping up the first 3 pitches, switching leads. What a nice way to cap off the day!Finally and perhaps most importantly - I’ve taken two courses now from VMG and I’ve been impressed Both times with the top drawer quality of personalized attention from these chaps.... these dudes really care about your development and overall experience. They left no rock unturned.I’m 100 percent carrying on with this company as I progress with my climbingExperience. Thanks again Brent!!
Gregory Cox: I’ve now taken two courses (Level 3, Intro to Trad and Rock Rescue) and have had a great experience in both classes. The instructors helped break down complex concepts by starting with basics and building on top of that. It’s really helped me develop more confidence in my systems and my climbing ability. If you are looking to progress into new disciplines of climbing but uncertain how to, I would highly recommend Vancouver Mountain Guides!
Fred Jiang: I've taken two courses with VMG, one trad climbing course and one rock rescue course. The instructors from both courses were extremely knowledgeable and eager to provide as much instruction as possible. Brent the owner taught my rock rescue course himself and he always try to go above and beyond to help his students be safe outside.

3. The Hive Bouldering Gym - Vancouver

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Address: 520 Industrial Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 2P3, Canada

Schedule: Open until 11:00 PM

Telephone: +1 604-683-4483

Business type: Rock climbing gym

The Hive Bouldering Gym: what do users think?
Alexandra Alosha: Perfect place to practice and spent time.
F. S.: If you're a woman who likes getting changed in front of men in the Women's bathroom then this is the place for you! Same situation for your daughter/s. Oh, and if you are in need of a maxi pad there are plenty in the men's bathroom.
Sarah A: The epitome of people in Vancouver being "nice but not friendly" - almost as clique-y as my high school gym class!Still fun would maybe give 5/5 if they played metal
Carlos Silva: nice features and fun in general, just a bit packed and overpriced
Victor Yuan: Been climbing here 6 years.No ac, 2 hr max bookings yet still crowded, "hallway" layout creates unsafe fall zones, no loose chalk rules necessary due to non existent ventilation, low effort community climbing events.Great staff, route setters, and wonderful community but as a facility, Hive Vancouver has been under serving the local climbing scene for a long time, and seems not interested in changing that any time soon. 👎
Sherri Motohashi: So much fun
yuqi lin: 室內空間比較小,需留意不要被撞到,工作人員親切。生日當天免費入場!
Malte S: As many others pointed out, there is not much space between the walls and the gym generally is pretty small. I can't compare it to anything else in the area yet, but for the price I would have expected a bigger gym. Also the atmosphere felt just a bit weird, might be because of the very dimmed lighting.Also the booking process felt unnecessarily complicated to me. I had to enter my data two times separately and got three different mails during the booking. When you forget to check a box to create an account, you can do the whole thing again next time.
Christian Whiticar: Love this place the staff is always friendly but it can get very packed! Don’t feel intimidated most people have been going forever. Do wish it was a bit cheaper it’s hard to get friends to come since it’s so expensive to learn.
Jake Z: I'm sorry but compared to other gyms this is a bad gym.Pros:- accessible from downtown. (They have a monopoly on this since they bought the neighbouring heights location)- staff are chill, setting imo is goodCons:- liquid chalk only- need to book/2 hr blocks/too crowded- slow resets (~2 *small* resets per week)- greasy af (see liquid chalk only)- bad gym/work out area, no bench press/bars- no air conditioning- weird music (nitpick)- rundown/old compared to most other modern gyms- expensive (for what you get. I wouldn't mind paying more for a gym like boulderhouse)I get that real estate in Vancouver is expensive but the fact that there are 7/8 dt accessible bouldering gyms in Montreal but only 1 in Vancouver is absurd. We need a company like Altitude/Vital/earthtreks/allez up/blocshop/boulder house to come to Van. Someone please build a new gym on a skytrain line within 30 mins of dt. Idc if its more expensive we need more gyms.
Josh Driscoll: Friendly staff, fun environment and a great workout. Highly recommend
C T: The staff are great; however, the facilities are showing their age, the gym is always packed to capacity and walk-in sessions are virtually impossible. The setting is inconsistant, with lots of good problems but just as many with awkward movies and irresponsible fall zones. Unfortunately, this is the only bouldering gym in central Vancouver so it is what it is.
jacqueline mersereau: Really really tight layout with LOTS of people. Even with the reduced capacity of booking a timeslot there are too many people for the space available between walls. Maybe if there was some clear differentiation between where one should be standing/sitting and where the possible fall zones were it would be better but...as it is they're asking a lot of your trust in random strangers to not be standing below you while you're climbing...Its fine if your climbing well within your comfort zone and can scan the area below you before you come down but not great if there's any chance you might slip/fall off the wall.Grading was fine, but was climbing with some beginners and found some of the 1 hexagon beginner routes seemed really hard. Also a lot of the routes weren't graded which was odd? Just had no labels? In general not a huge fan of how they indicate their grades. If the tag was folded a bit or not sitting flat it was hard to tell at a glance what the grade was. Which is fine but when its super busy its a little harder to easily see if the route is for you.Good warm up/stretch/strength area.All in all wouldn't go back, especially for the price.
Eric Strößner: a small gym, a bit dirty and all the holds are really slippery and probably old... A lot of people and for all these reasons it wasn't worth it
Brendon Chiang: Great climbing gym - nice staff and good routes! A bit cramped but it is what it is.
PL Piusse: Overcrowded place. Even though they are monitoring the number of customers sometimes you can't even climb a part of the gym.
Alastair Hibberd: Would not go to this location again. Not a lot of space between the walls, and people are not looking out. Saw two close calls in which a climber fell where someone was just standing on the mats a second before (and not watching). Many routes were not rated and many difficult routes were mislabelled 1 or 2. For $30, I expect a way better experience.
Ch Ris: Great atmosphere and friendly vibe. Can be a little too crowded at times.
Jamie Forde: Overpriced and greasy holds from the liquid chalk policy :( if this gym was my only experience of bouldering I don't think I'd have stuck with it...
Leo Anderson: I had a fantastic time here while visiting from Prince George! 10/10 would recommend going if you get the chance
tasty meatlord: Way too crowdy at anytime.Great walls tho

4. Outdoor Bouldering Wall - Vancouver

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Address: Vancouver, BC V5V 3J4, Canada

Schedule: Open until 10:00 PM

Business type: Rock climbing gym

Outdoor Bouldering Wall: what do users think?
nicole: Unique idea for the neighbourhood
Samuel Chan: My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Boulder! Good for beginners and intermediate climbers such as myself. I think advanced climbers can also find some enjoyment based on how they set their beta.FYI: the Boulder is made to be climbed horizontally not vertically.
Dan Smith: As a climber, finding this was a pleasant surprise. Someone put playground equipment for an Adult in a park.This should be considered a good outdoor option to introduce your friends or kids with climbing, in the city.
Rnold Smith: The top has been cemented so that it is not possible to climb. I took my kids there to climb and they couldn't hardly anything on the Boulder. Don't waste your time with a special trip.
Quinn Jenkinson: Simply great
Hartland Molson: Wow, can’t believe this is just sitting in a park in Vancouver. I doubt this thing really ever gets climbed, yet it’s surprisingly good. Definitely can't beet the price! As you can see there is a bit of lighting on one side of the boulder, but bring a headlamp if you want to traverse at night. Slick feet if it's at all damp out. No topping out on this artificial boulder, but if you get your traverse on you’ll feel the burn. If you’re at all nearby it’s worth checking out, I'll be going back for sure.

5. Valhalla Pure Outfitters - Vancouver

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Address: 88 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P2, Canada

Schedule: Open until 6:00 PM

Telephone: +1 604-872-8872

Business type: Rock climbing

Valhalla Pure Outfitters: what do users think?
Jay Chen: Great place
Jonathan Harris: I just dropped in for a brief visit but the 2 staff I spoke with were knowledgeable and friendly and found what I was looking for promptly. Cosy store with a surprisingly wide selection too!
Karen W: Wow, I am blown away by the customer service here. Jonathan really took the time to explain various features and fits of different hiking backpacks and even helped me try the backpacks with weights in them. I will definitely be a repeat customer. Thank you!
Amir Safarkhah: I had a wonderful experience on my first ever visit here. Staff were nice, welcoming and very knowledgeable. They helped me reviewing several shoes and even followed up with manufacturer for a back order shoe.Prices were reasonable and inventory were ok.(usually first quarter every retailer is not good with inventory)They made me a loyal customer and I will definitely recommend this location.
Rachel Jones: VPO Vancouver and VPO Vernon are both terrible with their customer service. I called to confirm that I would be able to exchange my boots for a smaller size once back from a work trip. I was told all was fine and it shouldn’t be a problem and that they had my size in stock and I could come exchange them a bit late. They did not honour their commitment and now I am out 200+$ and have a brand new pair of boots that don’t fit the person I bought them for. Not even store credit or anything like just awful. Save yourself the trouble
James Mckay: I went in to make make an exchange but didn't have my receipt. Jonathan was able to look up the transaction using my online bank statement and provided excellent service. Really pleased with the result. I now have an account to avoid this in the future.
Ario Heshmatzadeh: A fantastic online shopping experience. Knowledgable customer service, very friendly. Very fast shipping. An amazing Canadian store. Bye-bye again.
to be frank: It's too bad you are so strict about no returns on climbing gear as I would love to support a BC owned business as opposed to MEC, but having to order something online because its not in this store and having it not fit is not worth the risk considering climbing gear can easily set you back hundreds/thousands of dollars. Please consider changing this policy.
Ron T.: In preparation for my bikepacking trip, I was in search for a compatible tent and sleep system. Jonathan was very attentive and helpful and I will definitely continue to shop at that location in the future.
Vojtech Zarsky: I was sold a faulty product (a snowshoe broke after half a day of use) which was also confirmed by the manufacturer. VPO refused to return the money and suggested a store credit instead. I wanted to buy a more sturdy product in a different store, and I wasn't sure whether I would like to continue shopping at VPO. The communication was lengthy and tiring, and I had to make three in-person visits altogether. In the end, I was forced to buy some more equipment from VPO, which was significantly more expensive than the competition. Now I am hoping I won't have to return there again!
Kevin Gandhi: Nice little store with very helpful staff!
Gregory West: Good selection. Great quality gear. Very helpful staff. They offered to let me borrow their own tent stakes until they could get more in in a few days. A bit sad they only sell snowshoes at this location - no skis/ski boots.
bita A: One of the best customer services experience I have ever had, THANK YOU 🌟
Richard Ford: Love the store, very helpful staff, great inventory for hiking, backpacking, and snowshoeing. Parking can be a bit of a challenge at this time (I didn't have trouble finding a meter close by), but I did not lower my rating as this is due to the Skytrain line construction. Walking a little from parking is nowhere near as hard as the trails I trek on, lol.
Duane Spencer: Thank you VPO for your excellent online service, fast delivery, and top tier products! For many years I have been a prolific outdoor gear consumer and tech-nerd. Recent experience has placed you guys at the top of my list for supplier of highest quality products, latest available gear, and excellent online service! My 30 year "go-to" supplier has recently been replaced by Valhalla Pure due to your highest quality gear selection and expeditious shipping!
Pearlie Koh: Was happy to find a suitable backpack and hiking boots for myself with the help of the patient and knowledgeable staff.
Sean H: First time in this store buying hiking boots. The lady we dealt with was so helpful and spent a lot of time explaining everything to us. Thanks for the great experience.
Di Fo: got two msr burners during the labour day sale, came in the mail fast and was really happy with the purchase. targetted ads worked, so good on you for doing those!! gonna make this my go-to store for gear since i noticed you guys aren’t even far from me!
Brent W: The staff was one of the best I have dealt with. Amazing knowledge and very friendly. Everyone there made sure I was taken care of. Extra thanks to Kiran for doing great job thermal molding my hiking boots. He took his time and made sure it was done properly. Highly recommend this store.
Kira N: This is for the delivery service this business using - Purolator.I was at home the whole time, in a house, no buzz is needed. No sound of door knocking or bell or anything. Walked out for grocery to see a notice about they missed me and the info of when and where to pickup by myself. I went there 5 hours after the stated time, the store said it's not in the system, come back another time. Not that there is no free delivery, customer has to make multiple trips to somewhere else to pickup. I dont have a car, that's the point of purchasing items for delivery to begin with.Not sure about the product, still haven't touched them yet.
Daniel Gore: Closes earlier than posted hours

6. Bouldering Traverse - Vancouver

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Address: Unnamed Road, Vancouver, BC V6A 2K5, Canada

Schedule: Open until 9:00 PM

Business type: Rock climbing

7. The Aviary - University Endowment Lands

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Address: AMS Nest, 6133 University Blvd Building - Room 2206, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada

Business type: Rock climbing gym

The Aviary: what do users think?
Ceylon Coates: It was alright... Just so confusing how to even get started. It had me very confused. I went and the wait was an hour long and then I couldn't climb so...(。0﹏o。) huh????。i was a little disappointed I did t get to climb.Is it required to make a booking or is this a drop in. I was asked if I'd made an appointment. Just for ID and my UBC student ID...
Jeff Christenson: Hard to find, no posted hours (nor consistent hours), volunteer only means unreliable hours and availability.
Maysa Kazemi: great climbing gym for students, cheap membership!
Joe W: Great small climbing gym for students run by friendly volunteers!Things to know before you go for the first time:You'll need to sign a waiver. If you plan on belaying you will need to take a test before you can (of course). They also have lessons although they're usually booked pretty far in advance. They also have equipment you can rent.The cost is cheap and they have drop in or memberships. Although honestly if you're planning on climbing multiple times the membership is worth it.It is small so it can get crowded easily. Also ALWAYS check the schedule any time you go. They have semi-regular hours, but sometimes what seems to be a usual time will be closed one week.
Jacob Grossbard: The Aviary is awesome. There's a lot of climbing in a small space, people are friendly, and because it's volunteer-run, it's CHEAP.
felipe keranis: Amazing place for climbers
Ann: Staff as enthusiastic to help, teach and even climb with you. They offer smiles and great conversation. The gym itself is tiny and if you have performance anxiety you won't do well here where the entire gym is essentially a hallway with 50ft tall walls. The routes are nice but the place often is too full to get in and you have to start lining up 30 minutes before it opens which isn't worth it for a small gym. UBC! PUT MORE MONEY INTO YOUR CLIMBING GYM!
Yona Cohen: Small and modest climbing gym for UBC students and staff operated by VOC volunteers located at the this floor of students building, offers both top rope and lead climbing routs. Cheap membership, its recommended to bring your own harness and climbing shoes. Sometimes too crowded. Also offers beginners classes. For exchange students- great place to climb and meet friends and climbing partners

8. Vancouver Climbers Association - Vancouver

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Address: 1065 E 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1V1, Canada

Schedule: Open until 5:00 PM

Telephone: +1 778-874-7386

Business type: Non-profit organization

9. Vancouver Mountain Guides - Vancouver

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Address: 2416 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2, Canada

Schedule: Open until 6:00 PM

Telephone: +1 778-874-7386

Business type: Mountaineering class

10. The Hive Heights - Vancouver

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Address: 670 Industrial Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 2P3, Canada

Schedule: Open until 11:00 PM

Telephone: +1 604-874-2400

Business type: Rock climbing gym

The Hive Heights: what do users think?
Joel Kerfoot: Took an introduction course with my partner and friends from work. The instructor (Jack) was great and made us feel super safe and comfortable. The rest of the staff were equally as friendly. The gym was in good shape and had a great selection of fun and challenging routes. After a couple weeks I was climbed most of the routes in the 5.10 range. If you're new to climbing I would recommend the introduction course or if you're looking for a fun spot for top rope or lead climbing look no further. Also all the rental gear we used was clean and in great condition.
Ismael Gomez Gonzalez: I enjoyed climbing here a lot. The staff is very friendly and the belay test is free!
Cicy G: Can get busy but the routes are fun and challenging.
Walker: Long-standing indoor climbing wall near downtown Vancouver. It used to be Cliffhanger. The grades are mostly pretty soft. Really super friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Great staff.Since the Hive has taken over the grades have come up significantly, which is a good thing.
Zachary Watson: Good route setting !!
David Lopez: I’m not recommended this gym, the routsetting is great but the staff were very rude and unprofessional to me because I made a mistake when I was belaying my partner, I did the belay test in the way I always I do and they gave me the ok, I agree that we have bad habits but and always we can learn more properly in this case it was nothing serious, I think there were people who were belaying much worse than mine, I do not know why they put my eye on me constantly when I think they would have to observe more people that is the first time.I understand that you can tell me that you do not want me to belay anymore because you do not like as I belay or because I made a mistake but I think you have to do it discreetly and politely, I have been climbing for many years and I never had problems with my way of belay, there are many ways to belay, I think nobody deserves to be belittled in front of all the people and they were, I think they need EDUCATION and HUMILITY classes or to dedicate themselves to another job.
Maxime Liron: Just moved to Vancouver, after climbing much in gyms in the California bay area and in the south of France.Overall it's the priciest gyms I've every seen for the value you get. Wonder where the money goes, Vancouver rents?The good:* Pretty good climbing! that's importantThe bad:* Expensive* More rules than I've ever seen in other gyms* Booking required ...* Poor amenities: poor gym, no sauna, no on-site fitness or yoga classes* Want to yoga? take a hike to north Vancouver, great ...* Partial gym access memberships. Just give all access to everyone already, keep it simple.Wish money was being invested in more capacity and amenities. In my mind every location should have fitness classes, a decent gym, sauna, lounge. It's ok if it's not like that, but not at these rates.Please go hangout in California's Touchstone gyms and draw inspiration of an even better climbing gym culture
Zina Da: Lovely, clean, friendly staff
Karime Rage: This place is awesome, they are constantly changing the routes and the ropes. You have to do a safety course before they let you to do lead climbing and you can rent all the equipment you need.Rain or Snow outside? Here you got no problem with that, you can climb all year long.
Jojo Yee: Fun route setting and friendly staff
Danny Yang: WAY. TOO. CROWDED. For a location this tiny, they really should've done more to control the crowds. there are barely anywhere to walk, active effort needs to be made to not bump into people going up and coming down as the climbs are so tightly packed together and intertwined. This location also isn't as beginner friendly as choices are limited. Overall, there are better places to top rope, though just a bit further from downtown.
Sydney Clarke: My girlfriends and I wanted to try out climbing again for the first time since we were kids and we had such an amazing experience! Tony was so helpful and made us feel super welcome. We will defs be back!
Jaime Chong: I’m always so happy with my time spent here. I feel there’s a lot of variety of climbs for my skill level and I love being a part of such a diverse and supportive community of people who just love climbing.
Tetiana Hetmanenko: Enjoy it so much!
Ali Nematollahi: Nice place for climbing with variety of options. The gym in the evening smells so strong it almost made me see my lunch in reverse. I'd either go in the morning or go to a different gym.
Vince C: Wow. Honestly. I visited years ago when it was still called Cliffhanger and it was quite fantastic back then. How much improvement could there be?Staff were super duper friendly today with Wyatt offering some tips even for my crusty old hands during the belay test. All the routes seemed way better lit (I didn't think that could've been an improvement but behold!). Routes were super fun and varied; I don't recall the old gym having such good routes with its own unique flow. And finally the bouldering cave upstairs is fun for finishing off your session. There's even a campus board up there if that's your jam! Just all around good vibes!Critiques? Well it was rather busy despite the reservation system but it can't be helped since we visited at noon on a Sunday. Prices have also gone up a fair bit compared to years ago and are pricier than others. Route grading can be hit or miss as usual but nothing to be upset about. Despite these things, I'd still say it's worth a visit whether you're a new climber and wanna try climbing or you're a seasoned climber looking to have some fun or get some training in.
Alex Yu: The treatment we received at this gym was nothing short of disgraceful. Shawn's condescending and patronizing attitude was unacceptable and I was shocked by the lack of professionalism from the staff. I would not recommend this gym to anyone, especially those looking for a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Katie Prudencio: I went back after a hiatus. The staff was great in reorienting me with the ropes. It wasn't busy when I went and there was plenty of wall space
Natalia: Great gym! Even better staff! Would prefer more morning weekday spots open and good music to played always.
Simon Shin: It was our first time trying out the rock climbing. I called ahead to ask if we needed any special training prior. They said just come on in and they will give us a brief orientation. We came in and the female staff there took charge on giving us an instruction. Not sure why but she had a very condescending and patronizing attitude toward us which we did not appreiciate. When our first attempt to fall down wasnt really perfect as she merely explained with her words with no demonstration, she ridiculed us. She covered and shook her head, saying oh my god letting all the other people to watch us. She kept saying this in our subsequent attempts. Felt like we are not welcome there.
Lucy Binfield: Nice gym, regularly changed routes and a good vibe. Can get very busy after work time. Prices are fairly high but the location of this gym close to downtown Vancouver means that it is in high demand so it makes sense!

11. Clip 'n Climb Vancouver - Richmond

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Address: 1751 Savage Rd Suite 120, Richmond, BC V6V 3A9, Canada

Schedule: Open until 7:00 PM

Telephone: +1 604-273-3123

Business type: Rock climbing

12. Climblife - University Endowment Lands

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Address: 4317 W 13th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 2V1, Canada

Schedule: Open 24 hours

Telephone: (657) 244-6556

Business type: Rock climbing

13. Atmosphere - West Vancouver

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Address: 1100 Park Royal S Unit 06A, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A1, Canada

Schedule: Open until 9:00 PM

Telephone: +1 604-922-0388

Business type: Rock climbing

14. Climb Base5 (North Vancouver) - District of North Vancouver

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Address: 1485 Welch St #2, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1B5, Canada

Schedule: Open until 10:00 PM

Telephone: +1 604-984-9080

Business type: Rock climbing gym

15. The Hive North Shore and Hive Yoga - District of North Vancouver

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Address: 2270 Dollarton Hwy #140, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1A8, Canada

Schedule: Open until 11:00 PM

Telephone: +1 604-990-4483

Business type: Rock climbing gym


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