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The Mount Garibaldi mountaineering program is conducted on a custom basis. Please contact us directly for more details on setting up a climbing trip to Garibaldi.

Cost
(Costs are based on a 2-day climbing program with 1 ACMG Guide - longer or shorter trips can also be arranged)
$595/person + gst for a group of 3 climbers (1:3 ratio)
$825/person + gst for a group of 2 climbers (1:2 ratio)
$1,675/person + gst for 1 climber (1:1 ratio)

(includes transportation from Squamish, all Guiding with ACMG Guides, all food, all climbing equipment and Park fees)

Helicopter access can be utilized on the Garibaldi climb, this will be approximately an additional $300/person

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• Experience backpacking and carrying a multi-day pack
• Must be in excellent physical condition & prepared to carry an overnight pack
• Glacier travel and snow travel experience recommended.
• No previous technical climbing experience required, except for groups wanting a 1:3 ratio - groups of 3 must all have previous mountaineering experience and experience climbing on steep snow and glaciers.

Trip Itinerary
The following is a brief possible schedule for the Canada West Mountain School 2-day Mount Garibaldi climbing trip. Many different variables (such as weather, snow and route conditions, group experience levels, etc) may influence the final details and logistics, so the following should be considered a general outline only.

Day 1
Meet in Squamish at 7:00 am at the pre-arranged location. After a quick gear check you will drive into the alpine and head up the trail to establish your alpine base camp*. The afternoon will be spent introducing and reviewing critical rope systems, glacier travel and crevasse rescue skills to ensure the group is prepared for the climb. After a great meal prepared by your Guide, you will have an early evening to ensure that everyone is well rested for the early start the next morning!

Day 2
You will be up before the sunrise and out onto the Warren Glacier for the approach to the base of the climb. Initially the approach is across glaciers to access the northeast side of the peak. From here, the angle increases to include some steep snow climbing up to the upper edge of the glacier. A bergschrund often presents a challenge to the final summit, followed by exhilarating climbing up to the final summit ridge and onto the summit!

Your descent will be back down your climbing route and across the glacier to your camp. You will be back in camp in time to pack up and head out to the vehicle by late afternoon.

* Options exist to utilize helicopter transport into the Alpine, which will allow more time and less hiking with a big pack. This option can also be used in order to climb Garibaldi as a 1-day climb - please contact our office directly for more details on this option.

• Boots - plastic or leather mountaineering boots. If leather, they should be well broken in and waterproofed
  
• Backpack - 60-80 liters capacity, big enough to hold all gear for the trip plus some communal gear
• Sleeping bag - good to -10 degrees celsius
  
• Sleeping pad - therma-rest style or closed-cell foam
  
• Day-pack - 30-40 liters capacity (optional, your backpack can also work as a daypack)
  
• Hard shell outer layer jacket with hood - Gore-Tex style
  
• Full-zip pants or bibs - Gore-Tex style (1 pair)
  
• Thermal underwear - top & bottom, Polypro, Capilene, etc.
  
• long climbing pants - nylon, fleece, Schoeller, etc. (1 pr)
  
• Gaiters (1 pr)
  
• Gloves (medium weight) - wool or poly-pro (1 pr)
  
• Waterproof gloves or mitts w/removable liners (gloves work best for rope handling and ice axe use) (1 pr)
  
• Warm parka - down, fleece or pile (1)
  
• Sweater or vest - wool, fleece or down (1)
  
• Socks - wool or synthetic blend (1-2 prs)
• Toque/warm hat - wool or fleece (1)
  
• Sunglasses with side shields and nose shield (1 pr)
  
• Ski goggles (optional)
  
• Headlamp with extra set of batteries and extra bulb
  
• Personal eating utensils - cup, bowl, spoon, etc
  
• Personal 1st aid (blister kit, toothbrush, blister kit, toilet paper, medications, etc.)
  
• Misc. personal items (camera, journal, etc.)
  
• Sunscreen - minimum 30 spf
• Water bottles - minimum 1 litres
  
• Small "thermos" for hot drinks (optional)
  
• Knife - Swiss army style
• Compass and map (optional)

Technical equipment:
• Crampons - adjusted to your boots (1 pr)
  
  
Technical and group equipment (supplied by CWMS if required):
• Ice ax and technical climbing tools
• Climbing harness - seat harness only
• Helmet
• 3 locking carabiners
• 1 belay device

In addition, Canada West Mountain School supplies all other technical and safety gear as well as all food and cooking services.