Climbing Escapes
Since 2016, Climbing Escapes offers outdoor rock climbing experiences in Quebec for all levels of climbers who want to get out of their comfort zone, connect with nature and meet like-minded individuals.Rock climbing is more than just physical movements up the rock. It’s about what you can take away from the journey. It is about learning through the challenges, facing your fears, finding courage and pushing through to reach any summit of your own. The sky is the limit!
Climbing Escapes is a Aventure Écotourisme Québec Certified Outdoor company
Climbing Escapes est une Entreprise accréditée d'Aventure Écotourisme Québec
Hey, I'm Emma!
I'm an avid climber, traveller and lover of all things outdoors! Based in Montreal, QC, I am a certified rock climbing instructor with FQME for the past 9 years.
I am passionate about rock climbing outdoors and fell in love with the sport during my travels in Australia and South East Asia. I spent the last 12+ years travelling the world, combining my love for climbing, adventure, travel, and the outdoors. My favorite type of climbing is trad, mult-pitch and ice climbing. My favorite part of climbing is how I can use the sport as a tool to learn; whether it be through injuries, set-backs, the people I meet along the way – this sport and its community is a gift I love to share.
My hopes is to empower people, no matter their background and experience, to try rock climbing in a safe and fun environment.
Climbing Escapes is for anyone who wants to get out of their comfort zone and learn rock climbing skills and techniques in a safe environment, no matter their experience, their strength, or their fear of heights. Join one of my climbing experiences and we will take it one step at a time.
My climbing experience
● Thailand (Koh Tao, Chiang Mai & Tonsai) - 2014-2015
● Australia (Grampians, Arapiles and other crags in Victoria) - 2015
● Nepal (Kathmandu & Pokhara) - 2014-2016
● Quebec, CA - 2015-Present
● Alberta, CA (Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis) - 2017 & 2019
● Italy (Arco & Val Di Mello) - 2018
● U.S.A (California & Kentucky) - 2018
● Vietnam (Cat Ba Island) - 2019
● Philippines (Cebu & Iloilo Island) - 2019
● Greece (Kalymnos) - 2019
● Morocco (Todra Gorges & Taghia) - 2019
● Mexico (El Potrero Chico) - 2020
● Squamish, BC - 2020
● Skaha, Penticton BC - 2020
● Croatia - 2022
And many more...
MY TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
● Monitrice Rocher at Climbing Escapes (QC) - 2016-present
● Lead Instructor at Allez Up (QC) - 2019-present
● Monitrice Rocher Camps de Jour at Allez Up (QC) - Summer 2019
My favourite adventures worth mentioning:
● I travelled solo for 3 years in Australia and South East Asia
● I trekked Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes at the altitude of 5550m (Nepal, 2014)
● I reached Everest Base Camp from the Tibet side too (China, 2014)
● I built a school from scratch and temporary shelters with the non-profit I founded in Nepal (2015 - 2016)
● I lived the van life while crossing the Australian East Coast (2014)
● I bungee jumped 160m over a river in Nepal (2018)
● I hiked to the active “volcano Fuego” in Guatemala (2017)
● I hitchhiked across Morocco while backpacking (2019)
Testimonials
“Truly a wonderful experience with Climbing Escapes! No experience at rock climbing whatsoever, Emma is truly a professional & a great instructor to have. Very knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient with everyone. She made sure that we were all secure in our gear and climb.”
“An absolute amazing experience with Climbing Escapes!! Emma is an excellent instructor - knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, positive and passionate. I didn’t have experience with rock climbing and with Emma’s guidance and expertise, she totally made me comfortable, at ease and confident to climb.”
Let's Connect!
I’m always open to connecting with my community! Whether it be about collaborations, creating custom courses or unique experiences, or questions about our the courses I offer, write me a message and I’d be happy to have a chat! Looking forward to meeting you!Feel free to reach out at emma@climbingescapes.com.
Thank you to my sponsors for your continuous support!
