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Yak Peak

Submitted By: Dru on Aug 13, 2009
Administrator: Peter Spindloe
Elevation: 6,900 feet
Latitude: 49.6067  Longitude: -121.1039 
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Yak Peak from the highway in late spring condition...


Description 

A large slabby granite dome located immediately northwest of Coquihalla Pass and easily accessed from Highway 5. Rock quality is variable but generally good. The ease of access, visibility and short approach have led to many climbs being established.


Getting There 

From Highway 5, park at Zopkios Rest Area and walk east along the highway about 1km. A cairned trail leads upwards to the base in about 30 minutes/300m elevation gain.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Yak Peak:
Beckey route/Speedway   5.8 R     Trad, Alpine, 12 pitches, 1500 feet, Grade III   
Yak Check   5.9-     Trad, Alpine, 12 pitches, 1500 feet, Grade III   
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Featured Route For Yak Peak
Annie Simard seconding one of the middle pitches on Speedway

Beckey route/Speedway 5.8 R  International : Canada : ... : Yak Peak
This route has a convoluted history and great climbing. In 1987, Fred Beckey, Maxim de Jong, and Joanne Svensson climbed a long and seriously runout route on the southwest flanks of Yak, weaving around to link up features where they could establish gear belays. Fred didn't think it was the greatest route. In the 90's, Roland Mooney and partners, unaware of the earlier ascent in the same vicinity, brought a powerdrill and established a bold slab c...[more]   Browse More Classics in International