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Thanks to everyone who came out to the first skills clinic of our winter gym to crag series! Stay tuned for the next one 👀🧗 Clinics are FREE! VCA is a volunteer run organization; memberships and donations help to support our work. Sign up to beco
SURPRISE!!! IT’S CLINIC TIME!!! VCA will be hosting monthly clinics at MEC, focusing on skills to help climbers transition from gym to crag. Our first clinic will cover tying into a rope and and giving a top rope belay using a variety of belay
🚨STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🚨 The District of North Vancouver is looking for volunteers to help remove invasive plants and restore habitat in Mosquito Creek. This event is a great way to give back to the land that we recreate on and strengthen the re
It’s all of the above!!!! Did you get it right? Join us at @containerbrewing November 9th for a night featuring climbing history trivia (with sick prizes for the winners!), fun chats and a sneak peek at our upcoming Fall/Winter clinic series.
The rain has come, the rocks are wet, but the climbing stoke is still high! Join us at @containerbrewing November 9th for a night featuring great brews, stories from climbing legend Anders Ourom, and a sneak peek at our upcoming Fall/Winter clinic se
What are you doing Monday the 26th? We know!!! REAL ROCK!!! A chill evening of bouldering, snacking, and chatting! All abilities welcome! Monday, August 26th @ 7:00pm. Riley Park Boulder, Riley Park (29th & Ontario) Nearby transit: #3 , #33
Sweetest little Sully’s meet-up! Thank you to everyone who came out we had a blast!!!! And y’all SENT! 💪🏽💚
REAL ROCK RETURNS!!!! A chill evening of bouldering, snacking, and chatting! All abilities welcome! Monday, August 12th @ 7:00pm. Riley Park Boulder, Riley Park (29th & Ontario) Nearby transit: #3 , #33 Nearby bike routes: Ontario, 29th ave
It’s happening!!!! Excited to announce our first roped climbing meetup at Sully’s Hangout! Sully’s is a great sport crag in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park with a variety of routes from 5.6 - 5.12. This is NOT a clinic so there will b
AWESOME meet up at the Cypress Falls boulders today! Thanks to everyone who came out, y’all CRUSHED it! The stoke is high 😁🍪
RILEY PARK MEET UP #2!!!! Coming to our outdoor bouldering meet up on the 28th? Make it a double feature and join us the next day at our beloved boulder! An evening of socializing, snacking and sending awaits you! SEE YA THERE! July 29 at 7:00pm R
Our first ever outdoor climbing meetup! Join us at Cypress Falls Park for a laid-back afternoon of bouldering. This meetup is great for climbers looking to make their first foray into the world of outdoor rock. The boulders in this park are great for
Had the MOST fun at our Riley Park season opener! Thank you to everyone who came out to climb, new and returning! Stay tuned for more Real Rock meet ups (likely biweekly Mondays) 😁
Congratulations to our giveaway winners @erik300zx and @chandrikaaaaaa!!! Thank you to everyone who participated in the giveaway! We loved seeing you all out climbing BUT we’d love to see you in person EVEN MORE! Join us TOMORROW for our firs
Our beloved Riley Park Boulder is finally open! We will be holding our first Real Rock climbing social on July 15th at 7:00pm at the Riley Park Boulder. To celebrate the start of the summer season, we are having a GEAR GIVEAWAY! The winner will recei
Scotch Broom is an invasive species that spreads rapidly, overwhelming natural flora and threatening indigenous ecosystems. The Lighthouse Park Preservation Society is a volunteer-run group that aims to to preserve and protect the natural environment
Had a blast last night at @mec hearing @tommycaldwell’s Ride for the Planet talk! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table to say hi, buy a repair kit, grab a sticker, and learn about the VCA! 😁
Gym to Crag #7: Skills Refresher Season finale!!! Have a question from a previous clinic? Couldn’t make one and want to catch up? Lucky you! This clinic will be a round up of all the skills covered in this gym to crag series. Stations will in
Gym to Crag #6: Sport Climbing Tips and Tactics At this clinic we will cover tips, tricks, and tactics to help you on your sport climbing journey. Content will include how to pack a sport climbing bag, what to bring on a day out, the essentials to b