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Mt Lapworth Rock Climbing

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Routes in Mt Lapworth

	Granite Mandala T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Granite of the Apes T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Great Passage T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Planet Granite T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Rock Star T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a

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Elevation:	5,066 ft	1,544 m
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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

Alpine climbing at it best. Clean and amazing rock, bolted anchors, steep and fun three pitch climbing. North facing bowl is great escape from the Squamish heat in the summer, beautiful climbing in the Fall. One the most beautiful views above Squamish.

Single to double rack required. 8 quick-draws, etc., 70m rope recommended.

RED: Granite Mandala 5.9+, enjoyable climbing

GREEN: Rock Star 5.8, *****

BLUE: Great Passage 5.10c, amazing steep bolted slab on the first pitch

WHITE: Planet Granite 5.10a , *****

YELLOW: Granite of the Apes 5.7, great climb

Getting There

Access via Echo Lake trail, then find your way/trail to the summit. Easy to find the anchors on the top of Mount Lapworth, 1568 meters, 5144 feet

Blacktusk Helicopters 1.604.898.4800 drop off and pick up (worth every penny). There are many camping spots lower NE on the big balcony. 20 to 30 m to the climbs.