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The Apron Rock Climbing
Routes in The Apron
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A Question of Balance S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Attack of the Arc’gucci Clones T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Banana Peel T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 |
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Boomstick Crack T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Born Again T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Bottom Line, The T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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Calculus Crack T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Calculus Direct T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Crack Slabbeth T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13 |
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Crossing, The S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Crystal Burst S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Dances with Pigs S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Dancing in the Light T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13 |
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Dessert Dike T,S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Diamondback T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Diedre T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Dream Symphony T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Edge of Anxiety T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Form S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Granville Street T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Great Arch, The T 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b |
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Karen's Math T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Long Time No See T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Memorial Crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Mickey Mouse S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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One Scoop with Delicious Dimples T,S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Over The Rainbow T,S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Pineapple Peel T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Rambles T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c |
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Read Between the Lines T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Rock On T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Rock On Direct (aka Hard On) T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Sickle T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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Slab Alley T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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Snake T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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South Arete T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Sparrow T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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St. Vitus' Dance T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Start From Scratch T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Teetering on the Brink of Madness S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Unfinished Symphony T,S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Vector T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Voodoo Amour T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Whirlwind T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 |
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White Lightning T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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| Elevation: | 386 ft |
| GPS: | 49.686, -123.147 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 251,974 total · 1,480/month |
| Shared By: | Michael John Gray on Jul 22, 2006 |
| Admins: |
Mark Roberts, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford
History (Admin Only):
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Access Issue: COVID-19 - Guidelines
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ACCESS ISSUE: COVID-19 - Follow BC travel and medical guidelines. Check Area Closures.
The provincial response to COVID-19 is evolving. Pay special attention to travel restrictions, climbing area closures, and direction for gathering sizes and physical distancing.
squamishaccess.ca for info on local climbing guidelines.
Provincial Travel restrictions
Parks and Rec Site Closures
In addition, there is an access concern about illegal camping:
From the Squamish Access Society website:
District of Squamish provides the following guidance on its website: “Camping is not allowed on District or private property, unless the property is zoned specifically for that purpose. Crown land does not fall under this restriction, however within District of Squamish municipal boundaries, District bylaws do apply to open fires, littering, wildlife attractants, noise, and environmental concerns. District Bylaw Officers can and do attend many unauthorised campsites in order to enforce bylaws.” In correspondence, the District also added that: “Camping on municipal streets or municipal or private parking lots in the District is not permitted under any circumstances.”
From Peter Winter: DO NOT CAMP ALONG THE MAMQUAM FSR BETWEEN THE HIGHWAY AND THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES STAWAMUS RIVER. THIS MEANS NO VAN CAMPING OR TENTS. THIS AREA IS BC PARKS AND IT IS ILLEGAL FOR YOU TO DO SO. THIS HAS BECOME A VERY SENSITIVE ISSUE. THERE IS FREE CAMPING AT THE CHEK CLIMBING AREA AND NEW, CHEAP CAMPING HERE.
The provincial response to COVID-19 is evolving. Pay special attention to travel restrictions, climbing area closures, and direction for gathering sizes and physical distancing.
squamishaccess.ca for info on local climbing guidelines.
Provincial Travel restrictions
Parks and Rec Site Closures
In addition, there is an access concern about illegal camping:
From the Squamish Access Society website:
District of Squamish provides the following guidance on its website: “Camping is not allowed on District or private property, unless the property is zoned specifically for that purpose. Crown land does not fall under this restriction, however within District of Squamish municipal boundaries, District bylaws do apply to open fires, littering, wildlife attractants, noise, and environmental concerns. District Bylaw Officers can and do attend many unauthorised campsites in order to enforce bylaws.” In correspondence, the District also added that: “Camping on municipal streets or municipal or private parking lots in the District is not permitted under any circumstances.”
From Peter Winter: DO NOT CAMP ALONG THE MAMQUAM FSR BETWEEN THE HIGHWAY AND THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES STAWAMUS RIVER. THIS MEANS NO VAN CAMPING OR TENTS. THIS AREA IS BC PARKS AND IT IS ILLEGAL FOR YOU TO DO SO. THIS HAS BECOME A VERY SENSITIVE ISSUE. THERE IS FREE CAMPING AT THE CHEK CLIMBING AREA AND NEW, CHEAP CAMPING HERE.
Access Issue: 2020 Falcon Closures - SOME ROUTES CLOSED. PLEASE REVIEW.
Details
A falcon nest site is suspected near the Memorial Ledge.
To protect Peregrine Falcons the climbing
routes within areas circled in red are closed.
Closed routes include:
Memorial Crack
Memorial Ledge
Karen’s Math
Long Time No See (pitches 8 and 9 and the top of pitch 7).
Finish Long Time No See in the trees above the rappel route. Rappel after climbing North Apron
routes if possible, but if you do decide to walk to Broadway Ledge to descend, do so quickly and use
caution. Broadway Ledge can also be accessed via Desert Dyke (#37 in photo).
Use caution in areas adjacent to the closure, and if you encounter a falcon keep your distance. If
birds appear agitated, leave the area as soon as possible.
The closure will be lifted when the juveniles leave the area, which should occur by the end of July.
Please report falcon sightings to BC Parks
joanna.hirner@gov.bc.ca.
Reports from climbers allow us to base closures on observations and behaviours rather than closing blanket areas. Reports from climbers like you are essential for ensuring falcons are protected without unnecessarily limiting climbing opportunities.
More Info/Photos Here: drive.google.com/file/d/1I-…
To protect Peregrine Falcons the climbing
routes within areas circled in red are closed.
Closed routes include:
Memorial Crack
Memorial Ledge
Karen’s Math
Long Time No See (pitches 8 and 9 and the top of pitch 7).
Finish Long Time No See in the trees above the rappel route. Rappel after climbing North Apron
routes if possible, but if you do decide to walk to Broadway Ledge to descend, do so quickly and use
caution. Broadway Ledge can also be accessed via Desert Dyke (#37 in photo).
Use caution in areas adjacent to the closure, and if you encounter a falcon keep your distance. If
birds appear agitated, leave the area as soon as possible.
The closure will be lifted when the juveniles leave the area, which should occur by the end of July.
Please report falcon sightings to BC Parks
joanna.hirner@gov.bc.ca.
Reports from climbers allow us to base closures on observations and behaviours rather than closing blanket areas. Reports from climbers like you are essential for ensuring falcons are protected without unnecessarily limiting climbing opportunities.
More Info/Photos Here: drive.google.com/file/d/1I-…
Description
The Apron is the low angled formation of granite that extends N. off of the Chief. There are many varied climbs on this formation from classic moderate crack climbs like St. Vitus Dance, or Diedre to runout scary slab climbs such as Unfinished Symphony, or Dancing in the Light. The granite in squamish is said by some to be better than Yosemite making it some of the best Granite in the world. The Apron is a wonderful place to climb and contains some of the best moderate routes in Squamish. The views of the sound and the surrounding mountains are spectacular. Some of the first established routes on the chief are on the Apron.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Apron
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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