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#myass T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Appmaster S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Blackberry T,TR 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c |
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Cagemaster, The S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Chanel No. 5 T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Coco Chanel T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Cragger T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Dance, Eat, Sleep, Repeat T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Easy and Cool T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Elsinore T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Five-star Crack T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a PG13 |
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Fluffy Clouds T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Free and Easy T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Happy and Easy T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Insta-Graham T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Leftie's Arête S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Let's Dance T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Living the Wet Dream S,TR 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Magical Progression T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Magician, The S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Man About the Park T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Marjorie Mae T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Move on Up! T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Pocket Change T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Protein Eater T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Proudly Canadian T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Pug for Life T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Range Ball Wreckers T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Shimmering Crack T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Smoke Bluffs Interconnector, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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SpotDaFly S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Squirrels in Pink Panties T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Tenacious S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Trippy Squirrel T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Two Pinks and a Blue T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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unknown c S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13 |
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| Elevation: | 30 ft | 9 m |
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49.70407, -123.14261 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Antoine Grenier on Jul 24, 2018 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
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
This crag has it all: bolted sport routes (from 10b to 12b), top rope anchors, and trad routes (from 5.8 to 12a).
A bit more shaded than the cliffs above so great for hot and sunny days.
Getting There
From the Smoke Bluffs parking lot, hike up the main trail a short ways and cross the small bridge; hold right to head into the trees onto a shaded wooden walkway. When the trail ends at the Blind Channel (about 0.1mi), head left and walk along the water amongst the trees, past Jug Slab, The Zip, and Sidecar, until at least you reach Free and Easy (about 0.33mi).
Classic Climbing Routes at Free and Easy
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