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The Longhouse Rock Climbing
Routes in The Longhouse
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[Redacted] T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Adder Crack T 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c |
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Crosmonaut, The T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Extreme Vagine T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Firewater T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 |
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Hunter-Gatherer T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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In the Time of Chimpanzees T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Longhouse, The T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Longview Dihedral T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Naughty Nurse T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Peace Pipe T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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PG Tips T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Shapeshifter T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Stein Line, The T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Taken for Granite T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Thonghouse, The T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
| Elevation: | 2,299 ft | 701 m |
| GPS: |
49.67869, -123.12722 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 7,055 total · 88/month | |
| Shared By: | npaolini on May 18, 2018 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
Access Issue: FSR TEMPORARY CLOSURE
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Information from: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/…
Stawamus/ Indian River FSR 4823
- 4WD access only; seasonally deactivated
- Branch 01 (Stawamus/ Indian mainline)
- Industrial activities 0-1.5km. Expect delays
- Road closed to all users at new gate at 9.5km; May 9 - September 2, 2024 due to construction activities. Traffic control personnel on site.
- Branch 02 (Shannon Branch to Stawamus Chief and Sea to Sky Gondola)
- Road closed April 15 – May 31, 2024 Monday-Friday, 07:00-11:00 & 12:00-17:00.
- Occasional road closures June 1 - 28, 2024. Traffic control personnel on site during closures.
- Inquiries regarding Branch 02 road closures should be directed to the Sea to Sky Gondola (Kirby Brown at (604) 892-2550 or email Rob Walter. After hours or emergencies: 604-892-2555).
- 4WD access only
- Active industrial operations, use caution. Gate closure at 4.2km in effect; no road access beyond this point. Parking for a limited number of vehicles will be available at the 4.2km location
Access Issue: Camping
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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
Lots of quality single pitch splitters in beautiful granite. A fair bit of wide stuff as well. Brings lots of cams, as the usual Squamish single/double rack will probably not be enough.
This area is quite shaded and much less busy than the usual Squamish crag, you might even have the place to yourself..
Getting There
Parking is along the road leading to the top of the gondola. 4WD high clearance required. Please don't try to hammer up the road in a 2WD as it will just make it harder for the rest of us to get up there after.
Head up the Mamquam FSR, turn right after the pump house then two more rights. Park on the side of the road just before KM marker 8. If you see the clearing on the right with steep switchbacks afterwards then you've gone too far.
An obvious trail leads directly into the forest. Follow flagging for 10-15 minutes until you reach the Stratosphere cliff.
The road is occasionally in terrible shape (4wd only) or used for logging. If so, you can walk:
1. Park at Slahanay parking on the Mamquam. Head up the trail toward Slahanay. After a short steep section about 100m in, the trail forks: left for Slahanay and right for Longhouse and Poxy Crag
2. Go up. When you get to Poxy Crag, head up and left, up past a fixed line, then right across the top of Poxy Crag.
3. When the trail flattens out, look for a left fork. After about 100m, cross the ancient logging road/wide trail and a sign says “The Long House.”
4. Follow this up until you encounter a crag, and head up and right (occasional blue & yellow flagging). About 5 min later you'll see the amazing walls of The Longhouse
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