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Celebrating 10 Years of Ground Up! Join us on April 11th for a day of climbing, community, and competition to mark our 10th anniversary. Whether you’re gunning for a podium finish or just here to have fun and win some prizes, there’s a round for you. All experience levels welcome! How It

Summer is long gone, but competition season has only just begun! We kicked off the rainy season with our two annual competitions. Read on for a full debrief! Gravity Wars V Every year we host the Sport Climbing BC difficulty competition, Gravity Wars. On Saturday 27th September we welcomed 179 climbers and over 200 supporters,

We’re going back… Back to the plastic Our annual boulder scramble returns, and it’s all about local! From 6pm 21st – 10:30pm 29th October, pick up a scorecard and get involved. There’ll be: A full boulder reset, with 40 problems ranging from very easy to very hard… Scorecards from

Our annual ropes comp is back! We’re excited to host Gravity Wars for the 5th year, welcoming competitors from throughout BC. This is a Sport Climbing BC difficulty competition, where climbers will compete to qualify for provincials (or just for fun!). The gym will be closed for the day for standard climbing. Who can

Starting September 12th 2025, we’ll be adjusting our prices to reflect rising operational costs and to continue investing in our staff, facilities and community. We remain committed to offering an exceptional climbing experience and appreciate your continued support. read more

Take advantage of the shady climbs, quieter climbing, and all our training facilities. Craving some sunny crags? We have outdoor programs and youth Summer camps running all through the Summer – there’s something for everyone! Wondering why you should keep that gym membership going? Looking into our Summer membership offers?

When the warm sun and summer breezes roll over Squamish, climbing in the gym is hardly on many folk’s minds. Ground Up, Squamish’s winter climbing destination becomes a desolate wasteland. Tumbleweeds roll through the open bay doors, as the dry rock beckons. The stoke moves outside, the weather gets hot and dry, and we hope things

Back to the Plastic: 2023 recap With 360 competitors over the course of two days and a multitude of competition rounds, Back to the Plastic 2023 was by FAR the largest comp we’ve hosted as a gym to date! Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers, coaches, athletes, parents, Ground Up staff, and

Dear valued members, guests, parents, athletes, and all others that make up the Ground Up community. We are excited to announce that ownership of Ground Up Climbing Centre will be transferred to new hands, effective immediately. We want to assure you that despite this change, the gym will

I was told by multiple parties that it was impossible to build a climbing gym in Squamish. The community was too small and there was no land. Ten years ago however I was lucky enough to meet the only person who believed in my crazy plan and had the capacity to take on the risk, Adrian

The Ground Up Youth Team is a foundational part of the Ground Up Community. This year we have our largest team yet with 28 athletes spread over four teams. Heading into its 8th season of performance-oriented climbing, the team is going

Survey Results In, Trajectory set  We feel pretty lucky. We have a community that chimes in and are willing to be honest with us. After asking you all, “How are we

Relocating for a better life is nothing new to many of us. Much of our climbing community has come together from climbers who moved to Squamish; Canada’s Climbing Mecca. Many of us wanted a place where we could climb consistently and be connected with a community that shares our values for the outdoors, so we made it happen; maybe leaving

You may have noticed a new addition to the Ground Up gallery. Stewart Hughes, a long-time climber, and local artist spent “uncountable hours” creating the massive stained-glass-reminiscent mural for our gym. The mural, featuring highlights of the Chief, forest,

If you have ever wandered down Cleveland avenue on a Saturday in the middle of June, you may already be familiar with this annual vibrant celebration open to the entire Squamish community. For many who stumble upon it, this festival is a welcoming event complete with a parade, readings, and the kindness of

Each year, about twice a year, Ground Up Climbing releases a community survey. There are three main reasons for this that go beyond checking a box to “ engage our community” as is recommended in most fitness and climbing gym forums.  read more