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Debeck's Hill Rock Climbing

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	Baby Giraffe S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	CERB S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Covid Crack S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Deflowered S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Don't Call the Midwife S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Easy Tango S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Misguided S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Moss Ceiling S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Permit Process S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Smoke Show S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Socially Distant S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Three Pistols S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b

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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

Debeck's Hill is a sport climbing crag sitting conveniently a 15-20 min walk up a a forest service road in Alice Lake Park. While a couple of routes had been done in the late 1990's, it was cleaned and further developed in 2019 with additional development ongoing. There are currently about 20 climbs with more in work. There is a first tier of climbs about 20m tall and a second tier of slightly longer climbs which can be accessed by climbing the lower climbs or using a fixed line up a mossy ramp. The lower tier is in the trees and stays mostly shaded but the upper tier gets morning and midday sun. The crag sits directly next to the trail / road giving it a chill cragging vibe. The climbing is much more fun and interesting than it first appears with many great routes.

I have only climbed some of the climbs on the first tier but there is also a second tier with a few routes and more in development. All the climbs seemed to have fixed anchors / chains and some had biners set up for easy cleaning. Feel free to add more routes to MP as you climb them!

As of July 2023, crag is a bit mossy in spots (adds to the less than inspiring appearance), but most of the climbs are sufficiently cleaned to climb. Could use some additional scrubbing though!

News article about crag: seatoskyclimbing.ca/latest-… link to topo on "Sea to Sky Climbing": static1.squarespace.com/sta…

Getting There

Park in the southern most lot at Alice Lake Provincial park. Walk south to the turn around loop and at the end of the pavement turn right onto a dirt road blocked by a yellow gate (sign for Debeck's hill). Keep right at the first junction and walk 15-20 minutes uphill. The crag will be on your left directly off the side of the dirt road.

(Walking another 15 minutes up the road gets you to the top of Debeck's hill and a great lunch spot with a view!)

12 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Debeck's Hill

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 11 ● Easy Tango Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 11 ● Baby Giraffe Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 12 ● Socially Distant Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 17 ● Three Pistols Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 5 ● Covid Crack Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 25 ● Permit Process Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 12 ● Deflowered Sport