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Lunch Break Wall Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Lunch Break Wall

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	Bernie T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Coffee Time S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Forty-Two S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Elevation:	230 ft
GPS:	49.7047, -123.1396 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Peter Spindloe on Dec 30, 2007
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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

Description

This small area has five short but reasonably good climbs. Four are bolted (5.9 to 5.11c/d) and the one 5.6 has good gear. While certainly not a destination, it's a good overflow for when Neat and Cool or Penny Lane are packed.

Getting There

Continue past Neat and Cool and turn left up the trail towards Pixie Corner, this crag is on the steep wall to the right, shortly after turning up towards Pixie Corner.