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.

Finishing up Star Check

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Kevin Govan

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

Climbing over the river

Lauren following the beautiful 2nd pitch.

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

2nd Pitch

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

Finishing off the 10c variation of the 3rd pitch

Just a bunch of stupid goofs

Pitch 2

Looking down Pitch 2. Awesome position!

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

2nd pitch

First pitch of Star Chek

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.

Finishing up Star Check

AMAZING

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

First pitch

Looking down P2

3rd pitch

Approach beta from parking area

Awesome position on Pitch 2.

the classic picture

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

Bottom of the rappel at the base of Star Chek

The base of the route

The Cheakamus River from the top of Star Chek

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

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

a funtastic exposure route!

My partner following up the first pitch

Looking out from pitch one

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