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Our Equitable Program
We are more than a rock climbing program, we are equity in action.
Our program is open to individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous or Person of Colour (BIPOC) aged 19+.
Our program is open to individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous or Person of Colour (BIPOC) aged 19+.
Our 2026 program is made possible through the generous support of partners who share our commitment to equity in the outdoors. Thanks to the District of Squamish and the Squamish Community Foundation, we are pleased to prioritize Squamish residents in our 2026 programming. Some specialty offerings, like Silver Senders, are open to all women and gender-diverse individuals from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Mentorship Cohorts
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These peer-led cohorts are designed to support climbers at all stages of their climbing journey. Each cohort will meet as a group with their mentors a minimum of four sessions throughout the season. Additionally, the rope climbing cohorts will participate in two courses led by a certified guide to support skills progression.
While group gear is provided, it is helpful if mentees have their own personal climbing gear such as helmet, harness, climbing shoes and belay device. Please reach out if you need to borrow gear.
We will do our best to group individuals into cohorts with similar goals, schedules and experience levels.
Participation is free or low cost (a donation towards future programs is appreciated)
Beginner Rope Climbing Cohort
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This beginner-friendly rope climbing cohort is designed to support new climbers transition to outdoor climbing and practice foundational skills such as top rope & lead belaying, anchor construction, anchor cleaning, gain experience on the rock and learn LNT practices.
The cohort will meet 4 days throughout the season and receive two days of instruction led by a certified guide.
Sessions and instruction days will be scheduled collaboratively.
The cohort will consist of six mentees and three mentors.
Intermediate/Advanced Rope Climbing Cohort
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This cohort is ideal for climbers who already have a solid foundation in climbing systems and are ready to level up their technical skills and climbing, gain mileage, and deepen their connection to the land.
If you have been thinking about or are actively pursuing professional certification, this is for you.
The cohort will meet 4 days throughout the season and receive two days of instruction led by a certified guide.
Sessions and instruction days will be scheduled collaboratively.
The cohort will consist of six mentees and two mentors.
Be Boulder Cohort
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This beginner-friendly bouldering cohort is designed to create a supportive, community-led space for participants to build confidence, learn movement, etiquette, spotting and proper falling techniques, and LNT practices.
The cohort will meet 4 days throughout the season.
Sessions will be scheduled collaboratively.
The cohort will consist of eight mentees and two mentors.
If you have an idea for a course or event that will support you in your climbing journey, reach out - we'd love to hear about it!
info@bipoc-rocks.com
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