Want to learn from some of the best climbers in the world? Then youd better register today, as the 2024 Arcteryx Climb Academy opens the floodgates to an incredible opportunity to learn in an equally incredible environment.

　　The author (far R) gleeful during a bouldering clinic with Drew Ruana (2nd from R) at the 2022 Arcteryx Climb Academy The Arcteryx Climb Academy began as the Squamish Mountain Fest in 2007. I had the honor of attending in 2022 and learned from climbing luminaries like Will Gadd and Drew Ruana. It was pure joy to sample the areas granite boulders and cliffs and each day ended with numerous events, concerts, and parties where recounting experiences and sharing drinks with climbing legends was standard fare.

　　Now, you can enjoy the same incredible learning resource while sampling Squamish rock and the deep climbing culture.

　　The Deets on the 2024 Arcteryx Climb Academy

　　Typical world-class shenanigans at the 2022 Arcteryx Climb Academy. Lucas Uchida on Dreamcatcher 5.14d; (photo/Seiji Ishii) Registration opens today at 12 p.m. PDT for the 2024 edition of the Arcteryx Climb Academy, taking place August 23-25. You will have to make some difficult decisions though. There are plentiful clinic offerings held in different beautiful venues around Squamish. Some of the events this year include the following:

　　The Fine Art of Bailing With Sam Hennessey Knowing how to get down the mountain is just as important as knowing how to get up. This clinic revolves around the techniques used to retreat from a climb: rappelling, lowering, and using a tag line, as well as improvising systems for when you drop your rappel device, your rope isn’t long enough, and more!

　　Having the tools to escape the mountain when things go sideways can give you the confidence to take on committing routes at your limit or simply climb with a bigger margin.

　　Sport Climbing Tactics With Alannah Yip Level up your sport climbing with Olympian Alannah Yip. This clinic will explore mental and physical techniques that will help you perform at your best on rock.

　　Adaptive Climbing Technique With Craig DeMartino Whether you’re an adaptive climber, a guide, or climbing gym staff seeking to advance their professional development in climbing, this clinic is intended for everyone who wants to learn more about adaptive climbing.

　　It will provide a detailed overview of adaptive climbing approaches, systems, subtleties, and complexities. They will discuss the importance of risk mitigation, coaching, site selection, defining roles, and communication.

　　Limit Projecting With Jonathan Siegrist Take this chance to push to your limit on rock. In this clinic, Jonathan will share advice about limit-projecting tactics while every participant picks a hard single objective for the day and gets after it!

　　Rock Rescue 101 201 With Sarah Hueniken Ever thought about the what ifs? This clinic is designed to give you tools to get out of difficult situations, whether at the crag or on a long climb. You will learn how to tie off your climber, escape a belay, ascend a rope, and improvise rappel techniques. Lots of learning and lots of practice!

　　Iwa-do (The Path of the Stone) With Ashima Shiraishi In Japanese, iwa means stone and do means the path — so Iwado embodies Ashimas specific path towards climbing, informed by her background in Zen Buddhism and interest in nature, ecology, and meditation. Youll spend the day climbing and enjoying the outdoors.

　　Motherhood and Climbing With Nina Caprez Are you taking the next steps into motherhood or have you recently started on the journey and want to know how to keep climbing in the mix? Many future parents are questioning about doing sports during and after pregnancy and specifically climbing, so its important to have good advice if you wish to continue climbing.

　　Learn Ninas need-to-know tricks and beta on being a mother in the world of climbing. This clinic is open to women, women-identifying, and non-binary folks.

　　Register Today for the 2024 Arcteryx Climb Academy

　　Typical scene in the Squamish forest during the 2022 Arcteryx Climb Academy; (photo/Seiji Ishii) As you can see, the potential learning and grin-factor potential for this weekend in August is off the chart. Dont delay, as I know from the past that the limited clinic spots get gobbled up fast by over-stoked rock jocks. Open up your computer, register, and get fired up! Squamish and an unforgettable experience awaits!