Arc'Teryx presents Squamish Mountain Festival

May 2007—Arc’Teryx Equipment is proud to present the Squamish Mountain Festival, a grass roots gathering to celebrate the magic of Squamish climbing, bouldering and mountain culture. The event will take place July 13 – 21 in Squamish, British Columbia. The festival will highlight Squamish and climbing within the context of clinics, speakers, competitions, international adventure films, volunteer trail maintenance days, and of course, huuuuge raging parties.

Sprinkled over the eight-day festival is a truly world-class selection of international speakers to present their stories and images from the vertical world. This year’s speakers include: Ron Kauk, Tommy Caldwell, Ines Papert, Kevin McLane, Perry Beckham, Josune Bereziartu, and Will Gadd. The guest speakers will share the nightly limelight with The Squamish Mountain Film Festival, ensuring every evening to be filled with mind-blowing tales of the vertical (and plenty of beer).

Climbing clinics for all ages will be held July 14-15 by certified ACGM guides with assistance from select guest speakers. There will also be a medley of climbing and bouldering competitions open to participation. These competitions are designed to be fun and all-inclusive with categories to suit all age and experience levels.

For more information visit: www.squamishmountainfestival.com

Festival Schedule:

Friday, July 13

8am – Squamish Adventure Center Parking Lot – Coffee and muffins in the Adventure Center parking lot prior to a big Adopt-a-Crag day at a location and project TBA

8pm – “The past of Squamish and Yosemite” – Howe Sound Brew Pub – Climbs of the past and present are celebrated with legendary climbers Perry Beckham and Ron Kauk and their slides at the Howe Sound Brew Pub with DJ Andrew Pacey playing the tunes at the classic Squamish party that follows!

Saturday, July 14

8am – Squamish Adventure Center Parking Lot – A pancake breakfast supplied by the Elks of Squamish, followed by a yoga stretch and a trade fair in the Adventure Center Parking lot

10am – 4pm – Climbing & Bouldering Clinics with Squamish’s best guides, celebrity climbers and a DYNO competition in the Adventure Center parking lot. See Clinics and Comps for more info.

4pm – More Yoga in the Adventure Center Parking Lot.

8pm – “Women that Rock – The Euros”, Doors open at 7:30pm – Eagle Eye Theatre – A night of adventure with the top women climbers from Europe, Ines papert and Josune Bereziartu, sharing their tales of hardship and success. Legendary Yosemite climber Ron Kauk will also be back to introduce his film, Return to Balance. There’s also going to be beer from the Howe Sound Brew Pub, so show up early and enjoy responsibly!

11pm – Post-screening party at the Howe Sound Brew Pub – free admission

Sunday, July 15

8am – Squamish Adventure Center Parking Lot – A pancake breakfast supplied by the Elks of Squamish, followed by a yoga stretch and a trade fair in the Adventure Center Parking lot

10am – 4pm – Get ready for a wild “Speed-climbing” competition on the rock walls of the Bluffs, this comp is designed for every level and are going to be just plain good old fun! Also, more Climbing & Bouldering clinics with Squamish’s best guides and celebrity climbers. See Clinics and Comps for more info.

4pm – More Yoga in the Adventure Center Parking Lot.

Monday, July 16

8pm – Squamish Adventure Center – Feature Films at the Adventure Center Theatre

Tuesday, July 17

8pm – Squamish Adventure Center – Feature Films at the Adventure Center Theatre

Wednesday, July 18

8pm – “Squamish Photo Shoot-out” – Howe Sound Brew Pub – We have invited some of Western Canada’s best climbing photographers’ to profile their best work. This photographer’s exposé will be at the Howe Sound Brew Pub. Each photographer will put together a multimedia show of 8-10 minutes featuring their favorite works of climbing, mountain landscape and mountain lifestyle photography. The show promises to be a night of inspiring images, DJ music, libations and classic Squamish good times.

Thursday, July 19

8pm – “Squamish Locals Night” – Doors open at 7:30pm, Eagle Eye Theatre – Local legend Kevin McLane will entertain you with a slide presentation that takes a fascinating journey through the evolution of climbing and the climbing life from 1960s hard school to the present day. Locally inspired mountain films from the past and present will also be featured at the Eagle Eye Theatre. The theatre will also be hosting a mini trade fair with a silent auction and beer from the Howe Sound Brew Pub, so show up early and get some great gear!

11pm – Post-screening party at the Howe Sound Brew Pub

Friday, July 20

8pm – “Alpine Climbing Night” – Doors open at 7:30pm, Eagle Eye Theatre – The world of adventure on rock, ice, snow and beyond is featured in Will Gadd’s multi-media presentation, along with the film competition of international mountain adventure films, this night promises to deliver big action and awe-inspiring sights. The theatre will also be hosting a mini trade fair with a silent auction and beer from the Howe Sound Brew Pub, so show up early and get some great gear!

11pm – Post-screening party at the Howe Sound Brew Pub – free admission

Saturday, July 21

8am – Coffee and muffins in the Adventure Center parking lot prior to a big Adopt-a-Crag day at a location and project TBA

8pm – “Big Wall Climbing Night ” – Doors open at 7:30pm, Eagle Eye Theatre – The pages of the climbing magazines will come to life as we present an evening with one of the biggest names in big wall climbing, Tommy Caldwell, along with the film competition of international mountain adventure films, this should be a spectacular evening of how to live in the vertical world.

10pm – Festival Finale Party – Squamish Adventure Center – An epic party with DJ Andrew Pacey in the main hall of the Adventure Center, raffles, door prizes and beer from the Howe Sound Brew Pub will ensure that everyone ends the week in classic Squamish style!