• P1 (5.6, 58m): Climb a rightward trending crack, pass a bulge, and finish on slabs to the first belay.

• P2 (5.6, 55m): Steep steps lead to a slab trending left, with bolts protecting a bulge.

• P3 (Low 5th, 45m): Ascend a leftward trending ramp to a belay.

• P4 (5.6, 55m): Climb a right-facing corner and a steep crack, finishing on a ledge.

• P5 (5.7, 60m): Long pitch up a crack and corners, passing an overlap to a groove.

• P6 (4th, 40m): Traverse a ledge to reach the next belay.

• P7 (5.6, 60m): Head right toward flakes, climbing above and left to a ledge and belay.

• P8 (5.5, 45m): Climb a groove or arête to broken terrain and a belay.

• P9 (5.8, 55m): Ascend a corner, passing cedars and a chimney, to a ledge.

• P10 (5.7, 57m): Climb a groove, passing a bolt, to a steep wall and anchor.

• P11 (5.6, 57m): Navigate slabs broken by small ledges, finishing on a belay ledge.

• P12 (5.6, 60m): Easy climbing leads to steeper terrain near the finish.

• P13 (4th, 30m): Traverse left around a wall to a scramble leading to heather ledges.

• P14 (Low 5th, 55m): Climb slabs and ledges through cedar bushes to a belay.

• P15 (5.8, 55m): Navigate bolts, grooves, and ledges, finishing on steep corners.

• P16 (5.8, 45m): Climb an open corner, step right and left, and finish on a pinnacle.

• P17 (5.8, 25m): Climb a leaning corner to the anchor below the final flake system.

• P18 (5.10, 25m): Strenuous moves on a flake lead to a chimney belay.

• P19 (5.6, 45m): Exposed ramp climbing leads to a ledge and belay above a step.

• P20 (5.7, 50m): Traverse a crack system, step over the ridge, and belay at a horn.

• P21 (5.10, 45m): Cross a gully, ascend a corner, and follow bolts to a ridge crest.

• P22 (5.6, 40m): Climb a chimney to reach the summit, linking with the Walsh-Facer-Hutchinson Route.

• Included: Guide, climbing ropes, and technical equipment

• Not Included: Personal climbing gear (shoes, harness, helmet), food, transportation, and bivy setup

• Fitness Level: very good physical condition required for long approaches, sustained climbing, and carrying bivy gear.

• Experience Level: Advanced multi-pitch climbing and rope management skills mandatory. Climbers must demonstrate efficiency and readiness from previous guided experience.

• Prerequisite: Climbers must have completed at least one guided day prior to booking this trip.

After climbing Thunderbird, you’ll be prepared to tackle even bigger and more challenging objectives. Consider planning a trip to the Eldred Valley on the Sunshine Coast to experience its stunning granite multi-pitch routes, or head to Squamish for iconic climbs on world-renowned granite walls. For those looking to refine their efficiency and transition skills, our Multipitch Efficiency Skills course can help you move faster and more confidently on long routes. Alternatively, if you’re ready to lead your own climbs, our Learn to Lead Trad Climbing course is the perfect next step. These opportunities will continue to build your climbing expertise and open the door to even more ambitious adventures.