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Up Among the Firs Rock Climbing
Routes in Up Among the Firs
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A Little Testis T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Chokin' A Grogan S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Collet a Day T,S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Dance of the Bean S,TR 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 |
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Honeymoon Reprieve T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Nose, The S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Nostalgia Aint What it Used to be T,S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Poster Boy T,S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Road Rash T,S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Toasted Testa Rossa T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c |
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Totally Clips S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Usual Panic S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Wicker Cranium T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Zazert T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Zeasi T,S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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| Elevation: | 771 ft | 235 m |
| GPS: |
49.646, -123.2129 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Access Issue: Camping
Details
The popularity of Squamish within the #vanlife community has increased to the point that there is great concern about the group’s collective environmental impact. “Wild” or “Freedom” camping has become unmanageable environmentally because of the high numbers of campers. This is a serious issue that causes conflict between locals, home owners, and climbers!
VAN CAMPING / WILD CAMPING
Within District Boundaries
The District of Squamish PROHIBITS camping within the municipal boundary. This includes sleeping in a vehicle anywhere within District boundaries. A bylaw gives the District the power to issue tickets for contraventions.
Camping on urban / residential streets is prohibited under pre-existing bylaws.
The “hot spots” that have been of most concern are below.
· The whole of the Mamquam Forest Service Road under the North Walls of the Chief between the junction with the 99 and junction with the Stawamus/Indian Arm Forest Service Road (as a salmon run and sensitive riparian area, camping close to the Stawamus River is especially inappropriate)
· The Powerhouse Springs Road including the parking area for the Fern Hill cliff
· The dirt road to the kitesurfing “Spit.”
Outside of District Boundaries
If you explore forest roads in crown land outside the municipal boundaries, it may be possible to find discreet roadside sites suitable for tents or van camping. However, the provincial authorities do have some restrictions ;
· Stays are limited to 14 days.
· Campers should follow Leave No Trace principles. HUMAN WASTE is a major issue.
· Strictly observe any current fire bans.
DESIGNATED CAMPGROUNDS
Please see the District of Squamish website for a comprehensive list of designated campgrounds.
Recommended affordable camping:
- At the Chief: Stawamus Chief Provincial Park Campground BC parks site, spots start at $10.00 CAD/person. No reservations.
- 7 minutes north: Mamquam River Campground A non-profit site, spots start at $15.00cad/night for a drive-in site. Reservations recommended, not required.
- 20 minutes north: Chek Canyon Recreation Site A public site; no fees, no reservations and world class sport-climbing. No running water. The road is steep and rough but 4x4 not required
VAN CAMPING / WILD CAMPING
Within District Boundaries
The District of Squamish PROHIBITS camping within the municipal boundary. This includes sleeping in a vehicle anywhere within District boundaries. A bylaw gives the District the power to issue tickets for contraventions.
Camping on urban / residential streets is prohibited under pre-existing bylaws.
The “hot spots” that have been of most concern are below.
· The whole of the Mamquam Forest Service Road under the North Walls of the Chief between the junction with the 99 and junction with the Stawamus/Indian Arm Forest Service Road (as a salmon run and sensitive riparian area, camping close to the Stawamus River is especially inappropriate)
· The Powerhouse Springs Road including the parking area for the Fern Hill cliff
· The dirt road to the kitesurfing “Spit.”
Outside of District Boundaries
If you explore forest roads in crown land outside the municipal boundaries, it may be possible to find discreet roadside sites suitable for tents or van camping. However, the provincial authorities do have some restrictions ;
· Stays are limited to 14 days.
· Campers should follow Leave No Trace principles. HUMAN WASTE is a major issue.
· Strictly observe any current fire bans.
DESIGNATED CAMPGROUNDS
Please see the District of Squamish website for a comprehensive list of designated campgrounds.
Recommended affordable camping:
- At the Chief: Stawamus Chief Provincial Park Campground BC parks site, spots start at $10.00 CAD/person. No reservations.
- 7 minutes north: Mamquam River Campground A non-profit site, spots start at $15.00cad/night for a drive-in site. Reservations recommended, not required.
- 20 minutes north: Chek Canyon Recreation Site A public site; no fees, no reservations and world class sport-climbing. No running water. The road is steep and rough but 4x4 not required
Description
A beautiful crag above the Petrifying Wall. It feels a little more remote as the highway noise is almost completely damped out and is in a pretty forest. It has a pretty even mix of trad and sport.
Some highlights include "Wicker Cranium" (5.9 trad) "A Little Testis" (5.10b trad) and "Totally Clips" (5.10b sport).
Some highlights include "Wicker Cranium" (5.9 trad) "A Little Testis" (5.10b trad) and "Totally Clips" (5.10b sport).
Classic Climbing Routes at Up Among the Firs
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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Routes Mostly Face: Southeast
Sunny Roughly 10am to 5pm
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