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Chek Rock Climbing
Areas in Chek
Andre's Wall
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Asylum, The
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Big Show, The
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Circus, The
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Conroy's Castle
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Crest, The
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Echo Beach
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Electric Avenue
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Fat Camp
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Forgotten Wall
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Foundation Wall
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Gym, The
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Hideout, The
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Main Event, The
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Monastery, The
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New Campground
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North Star Wall “Ursa Minor “
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Outpost, The
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Pony Wall
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Shoot to Kill Wall
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Substation, The
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Tower of Power
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Well of Souls, The
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Whiskey Jack
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| Elevation: | 1,248 ft | 380 m |
| GPS: |
49.9065, -123.1619 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 505,868 total · 2,364/month | |
| Shared By: | Peter Spindloe on May 10, 2007 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
Description
Chek is the main crag in the Cheakamus Canyon area. Others nearby include the Rogues Gallery, The Gym, The Rehabilitation Area, etc.
Chek has a lot going for it:
- Some of Canada's hardest sport climbs (up to 5.14c)
- a lot of climbs in the each of the 5.11, 5.12 and 5.13 grades
- enough 5.9 and 5.10 sport climbs to make the area non-exclusive
- close to the road, but with good parking and shielded from road noise
- a port-a-potty (thanks to the BC Climber's Access Society)
Chek has a lot going for it:
- Some of Canada's hardest sport climbs (up to 5.14c)
- a lot of climbs in the each of the 5.11, 5.12 and 5.13 grades
- enough 5.9 and 5.10 sport climbs to make the area non-exclusive
- close to the road, but with good parking and shielded from road noise
- a port-a-potty (thanks to the BC Climber's Access Society)
Getting There
Drive north from Squamish on Highway 99 about 25 km and turn right on to the Conroy Creek Forest Service Road. This steep gravel road was graded in spring 2007 and most cars shouldn't have too much trouble getting right to the large upper parking lot. However, the road has deteriorated recently (spring 2024), but you can still park at the bottom of the hill where there's room for 20 cars and hike up. Or you can go partway up the hill to an intermediate parking lot on the left.
From the upper parking lot you can see the sub areas of Conroy's Castle on the north side of the road, the Forgotten Wall along the west edge of the lot, and the Foundation Wall to the south of the parking lot. For The Crest, hike up the road at the north end of the lot.
Classic Climbing Routes at Chek
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
| Route Name | Location | Star Rating | Difficulty | Date |
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| ● Frontside 180 | Electric Avenue > Mt Chek |
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport 10 pitches | |
| ● St. Elmo's Fire | Electric Avenue > Electric Avenue E Face |
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5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport | |
| ● Centurion | Outpost |
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5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport 6 pitches | |
| ● Creepy Crawlers | Forgotten Wall |
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport | |
| ● Darkness at Teatime | Electric Avenue > Electric Avenue E Face |
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport | |
| ● Emotional Rescue | Electric Avenue > Rock of Ages |
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport | |
| ● The Mutation | Toxic Lichen |
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5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport | |
| ● [Redacted] | Forgotten Wall |
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5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport | |
| ● The Incredible Journey | Forgotten Wall |
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5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport | |
| ● Out of the Darkness and Int… | Monastery |
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5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport | |
| ● Puzzle Box | Monastery |
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5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport | |
| ● Wave Machine | Echo Beach |
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5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport | |
| ● The Fleeing Heifer | Circus |
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5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport | |
| ● The Boiler Room | Forgotten Wall |
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5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport | |
| ● Mystery Woman | Monastery |
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5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport |
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