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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,

  Dear Ground Up Members,    We know this is not a message you are looking forward to.    We waited as long as we could for things to shake out, for costs to balance and for the

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

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