Middle of the approach trail goes through this boulder field. Might not look obvious from this angle but the trail was quite obvious. If you pass a mangled, rusted pile of metal on your left then you are going the correct way.

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Middle of the approach trail goes through this boulder field. Might not look obvious from this angle but the trail was quite obvious. If you pass a mangled, rusted pile of metal on your left then you are going the correct way.

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CN Railroad trestle downstream from Star Chek.

Bottom of the rappel at the base of Star Chek

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Jun 28, 2018

“Middle of the approach trail goes through this boulder field. Might not look obvious from this angle but the trail was quite obvious. If you pass a mangled, rusted pile of metal on your left then you are going the correct way.”

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My lovely friend Allison following on the second pitch of Star Chek!

Beta for hike in along the river

Lauren following the beautiful 2nd pitch.

Climbing over the river

Cassie leading pitch 2 of Star Chek

Annie Simard seconding the middle pitch of Star Chek above the raging Cheakamus River at high flow.

3rd pitch. 5.8 side

2nd pitch

Pitch 2

On top of the roof of the 10c variation of the 3rd pitch

2nd Pitch

Finishing off the 10c variation of the 3rd pitch

On top of the roof of the 10c variation of the 3rd pitch

Looking down Pitch 2. Awesome position!

My partner following up the first pitch

2nd pitch

Fixed ropes at base of route. If you have a single 60, you can avoid a final rappel by downclimbing the fixed lines.

Cassie leading pitch 1 of Star Chek with steve and the starburst rope on belay.

Hiking along the road back to the pullout where you can park your car.

Approach beta from parking area

First pitch of Star Chek

the classic picture

AMAZING

3rd pitch

First pitch

Finishing up Star Check

CN Railroad trestle downstream from Star Chek.

Middle of the approach trail goes through this boulder field. Might not look obvious from this angle but the trail was quite obvious. If you pass a mangled, rusted pile of metal on your left then you are going the correct way.

Bottom of the rappel at the base of Star Chek

Awesome position on Pitch 2.

Looking down P2

Just a bunch of stupid goofs

The base of the route

Looking at p1 in high water. Best not slip into the stream!

The Cheakamus River from the top of Star Chek

Rap anchor at top of route. Alternatively, hike to base.

a funtastic exposure route!

Taylor enjoying the 10c variation

Henry following on pitch 1

Looking out from pitch one