Squamish
THIS IS THE BASIC GUIDE FOR THE WHOLE AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INDIVIDUAL AREAS PLEASE CHECK OUT THE CRAGS BELOW (they have topos, descriptions etc.)
A special thanks to the www.squamishclimbing.com for all of the info!!
Guidebooks
* Three guides are currently available for the Squamish area, all with their own distinct purposes. If looking to do a mix of classic routes (sport and trad) plus wanting integrate some bouldering, definitely get the Squamish Select by Marc Bourdon. If wanting to stay right in Squamish itself and climb mostly around The Chief, buy The Climber’s Guide to Squamish by Kevin McClane. If strictly bouldering, buy Squamish Bouldering by Marc Bourdon and Scott Tasaka. I happened to have both The Squamish Select and The Climber’s Guide to Squamish. Shaft and I were doing a mix of climbs, and though it was helpful to have both, I really only needed the Squamish Select for the routes we wanted to do and the length of our stay (2 weeks). Yet, I must mention that The Climber’s Guide to Squamish included a great history of the area and the Chief.
Camping
* Chief Campground - most popular campground for climbers. Cost is $10 a site for drive in sites, which can be shared with up to 4 people, and I believe free for the walk-in sites. It is good to note that the campground gate is shut from 11pm to 7am. Also, it was really helpful to have a tarp and some cord to shelter items from the rain.
* The Sound - there is free camping if you want to camp out of bounds. However, run-ins with giant sea creatures can become a reality.
Food / Drink
* Howe Sound Brew Pub - great food, especially pizza. They have great daily specials that the server never seems to mention, so remember to ask.
* Mountain Burger House - great hamburgers, great price.
* Eagle’s Nest - this restaurant is a little out of the way, but is a great place for a nicer dinner if getting tired of bar food or camp pasta.
* Sunflower Bakery - the usual bakery. Nice change from the usual oatmeal for breakfast.
* Alcoholic Beverages - Note that it is VERY expensive to buy alcoholic beverages, especially beer, in Squamish. Customs allows one case of beer and 1500ml of wine to cross the border. It is very wise to bring this in with you.
Personal Hygiene
* Showers - The Recreation Centre is the best place for showers. Cheap, fairly clean, plus includes a hot tub, pool and steam room if wanted.
* Laundromat - The laundromat is a little tricky to find as it is nestled in a shopping center.
Other
* Gasoline - Fuel is also very pricey in Canada, so once again fill up prior to crossing the border.
* Internet - The adventure center offers free wifi if you have a laptop. If not, there is an Internet Cafe on the main street.
* Currency - We had zero problems with currency and/or the dollar being accepted. However, few places take the American Express card.
* Theft - Theft was surprisingly a problem in Squamish, even at the Howe Sound. When climbing at the Smoke Bluffs, park a little south at the Adventure Center rather than the designated parking spot as your vehicle will be safer.
Thanks Cragbaby for the info
www.cragbaby.com
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Directions
Situated half way between BC's metropolitan hub of Vancouver, and the world-class ski resort of Whistler, Squamish is easy to get to with lots of transportation options.
Squamish's famous sticky granite surrounds the town - from the Stawamus Chief, second largest granite monolith in the world, to countless legendary boulders, you literally have 360 degrees of climbing nirvana.
Drive Times & Distances:
From Whistler – 60km, 45 minutes
From Vancouver Airport – 81km, 1 hour 15 minutes
From Seattle – 295km, 3 hours 45 minutes
http://www.tourismsquamish.com/how-get-here
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Hey there I need o climb with someone Friday day. Please text me if you are free 403-922-3773.
Renata
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This is going in an email? Yikes! Back home to Van for a few weeks & hoping to climb Squamish but haven't climbed solid for ~1yr, trad lead 5.8, 10a face/sport and topped "neat and cool" clean today (yay!)
- Renata Pasion - Do you have plans this weekend at this point My phone number is 403-922-3773 send me a text. I'm cool with crack climbing but need to start getting into sport leading as I want to do more of that.
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looking to climb moderate trad/sport ... have all gear
multipitch if you're up to it
Thks Eric ... eric.chan@draconis.ca 778 881 9805
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Arriving in Squamish sometime tomorrow. I'm new too outdoor climber but own a rope and quickdraws. I plan to be there till Sept 1st maybe longer. Send me a text if you want to hang preferably someone more experienced 403-922-3773.
Renata
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2 climbers camping in squamish for the night.. looking for easy going, fun people to hang/climb with. Im a beginner and my friend is a more intermediate climber.
text 604 339 2802
cheers :)
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Want to get out and fire low-.10 multipitch gear routes, so I can send hi-.10 multipitch gear routes!
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Setting up a zip line on the chief this Saturday 12-5
Bring harness and helmet, donations greatly appreciated.
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Looking for a partner for Friday - Saturday, August 20-21. Lead up to mid-10 and follow 11s. Have rope and rack.
email me at runout510@gmail.com.
Rich
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Looking to climb at squamish this week and next. I'm available everyday from thursday on... let me know.
- Renata Pasion - Hey Andrew, I'm heading to squamish next week from calgary Aug 24th to Sept 1 maybe longer. I have car, rope, and draws as well but am so new to outdoor climbing definitely not at your level. I can certainly belay and lead belay. Renata
- Tara Laycock - hi - email me at tara.laycock@gmail.com if you want to climb tomorrow (Monday)
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I am very new too outdoor climbing mostly top roped and led a few slabby sports climbs. I am looking for someone who doesn't mind pardon the pun "showing me the ropes" Be there Aug 24th till Sept 1st possibly longer I have quick draws plan to buy rope.
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Hey! Planning on going out to Squamish this weekend, but my partner who has all the gear has bailed, so I'm looking for someone with top-roping gear. I'd be up for climbing some stuff in the 5.7-5.10a range. Any takers?
/Jo
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Looking for a partner for 16-17 August. Chek Canyon or? Perhaps camp over. Enjoy leading easier sport 5.10 but willing to follow up and challenge harder routes. Have rope and gear. Ride Vespa 300 suitable for two and gear on the hwy.
- Pam Cordingley Pegg - Hey Dom, It's me Pam Cordingley Pegg from Australia. Is that really you. Are you on facebook Pammy Jay or pammy535@yahoo.com.au Look forward to hearing from you! Never know might get another climb one day at Lake Louise or here in Oz!
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Looking for partner or group to climb @ Squamish this week (Aug 9-13th), sport climbs 5.9/5.10. Don't have much outdoor experience, but have climbed indoor for years. Have gear/transport. email me: davhender@gmail.com
- ken - Hey, You still looking for a partner? I'll be able to join u come Wed through to the 13th, anytime. Let me know the details: ken778@gmail.com
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Hi all, arriving to squamish on the 8th for three weeks , looking for a partner to climb with. can lead up to 5.11 in sport climbing but interested more in trad climbing. Have a full rack.
see you soon...
DAFNA- LeRoy Russ - email me at leroyps64@yahoo.com,thanks,if still looking for a partner
- shazarama - hey dafna, im also looking for a partner for trad. have a rack to #3 BD. want to hit the classics at squamish- prefer cracks.. (bc im an aussie and slabs here are hard!) shaz +1 604 365 0751 and im generally camped at stawamus
- Tara Laycock - hi Dafna, i've just got off the apron and psyched to do trad multi-pitch. i'm good to second up to 5.10d (trad). can't lead yet. email me at tara.laycock@gmail.com if you're in need of a partner
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Hi I'm a beginner to intermediate climber looking for people to get out there and hit the rock with. Im into trad, but im more than happy to top rope it! I'm only interested in outdoor, but i will climb anything (as in super easy) up to a 5.9 trad Cheers!
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Hey, I'm a 19 year old canadian on a world trip and would like to put the accent on climbing during this trip. If you are interested, let me know and we can meet up, see how we get along, how we climb, etc.
little_louis101@hotmail.com
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Owen Powell 45 days ago
Looking for climbers @
Rockies, Squamish, Kamloops, Bugs, Skaha, Vancouver
ReplyHi, I'm in Victoria for the summer, looking for some cool people to go climbing with. I've done some top-rope and lead climbing, but am not an expert by any means.
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I'm arriving in Squamish tomorrow (July 14th) and would love to meet some people to climb anything with. Long moderates or hard cragging (5.10/5.11). I'll lead 5.10s with good gear
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Hello! I'll be around vancouver, the sunshine coast and squamish until early august. I lead to 5.11a sport, and I'll follow trad if you'd like to teach me :)
I've got a 60m rope, quickdraws, and a car. Just need partners!
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Looking to explore routes in squamish, trad or sport, weekdays after 4:30 and weekends.
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im pretty much just looking for someone with as much or more experiance then me, with lots of time to go do lots of climbing anywhere.
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Looking to climb always. I've got a rope, draws, etc... I have a motorcycle, but no extra helmet.
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I'm wanting to climb the upper 7 sport face climb pitches again. Very beautiful climb with lots of vertical exposure. It will take couple hours to half day.
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I can lead the whole thing or we can swap lead. I have 60m rope and 7 quickdraws. (would need 5 more quickdraws). I have no access to a vehicle at the moment but I can split gas.
Joe
778.999.7104
joewtc@hotmail.com
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A video on the delights of bouldering in Squamish
- Dominic Brear - thanks - that was awesome to enjoy - inspiring!
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James Williamson 490 days ago
Sonnie Trotter - Cobra Crack (5.14), Squamish
taken @Squamish
Comment on movie - Msg James WilliamsonA video of world renowned climber Sonnie Trotter and his first free ascent of Cobra Crack in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada.
