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Backside Area Rock Climbing
Routes in Backside Area
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Bidding War S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Blown Budget S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Call An Arborist T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Capital Gains T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Condo Crack T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Corner Unit T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Counteroffer T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Curb Appeal T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Down Payment T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Eviction Notice T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Glacial Facial T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Groove Tube, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Income Suite T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Just Wanna Jam T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Market Rate T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Not Too Slabby T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Priced Out T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Scared to Smear T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Strata Fees T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Stress Test S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Unknown T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c |
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| Elevation: | 368 ft | 112 m |
| GPS: |
49.66778, -123.16411 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
This new area holds lots of moderate pitches, ranging from a 2-pitch 5.6 crack up to 5.12a. Morning sun, afternoon shade. The backside has a great ambiance with the sound of Shannon Falls nearby, and no highway noise.
The “Corner Unit” area has long pitches, a 60m just works for some but a 70m is needed for Condo Crack. If you want to climb Condo Crack with a 60m, walk off along the ridge to gain the descent trail from the frontside climbs back to your gear at the base.
The backside has another 2-pitch 5.8 as well as some harder climbs 5.11-5.12. “Glacial Facial” is the standout pitch. “Baby Bum” 5.12d (Peter Croft roof crack) is just left of the “Groove Tube”.
Getting There
From the parking lot, take the Papoose Descent trail (left up short rope pull just after gravel steps, going right takes you to the frontside) for 5 mins. Take the obvious left fork below the base of the Corner Unit area. For the backside, continue 2 mins further along the base of the wall.
5-7 min approach from the car.
5-7 min approach from the car.
Classic Climbing Routes at Backside Area
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