PRINT: Rock Climb Jammers' Delight, Squamish

Jammers' Delight

5.7, Trad, 40 ft (12 m),

Avg: 2.1 from 39 votes
FA: unknown
International > N America > Canada > British Columbia > Squamish > Smoke Bluffs > Burgers & Fries

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

A nice finger crack. This climb isn't a total bomb, but it is quite short, and it is too easy to step off the crack to ledges at the top. The fingers in the middle of the climb are good though, and it protects well on nuts.

Location

This route is in the trees to the right of the Burgers and Fries Main Wall. There is a trail up into it. Head left when you get to the wall. The crack is just to the left of a groove and shallow right-facing dihedral.

Protection

Nuts and cams to 2 inches. Rap rings at top.

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Jammer's Delight

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Jason4Too
Bellingham, Washington

5.6

I think this climb is short and sweet at the grade. It's a great introduction to the crag for new climbers.
There are anchors at the top, no need to belay off a tree. Jul 18, 2019

gyokuro

5.7

A really fun route! It flowed well, took great gear and was just enjoyable from start to finish. There's also a maybe easier variation where you stay in the dihedral until you get to the traverse section. Oct 1, 2020